Bad news for Fijian football. After being announced that Battle of the Giants, FIJI Fact and Inter-District Championship may not be held this year, Fiji Football Association (FFA) Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Yusuf revealed that changes will be made in accordance with government decisions on easing COVID-19 restrictions on contact sports. The 2020 Vodafone PremierContinue reading “Fiji: Vodafone Premier League resumption close to be delayed”
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The teenage dream of Fijian forward Leroy Jennings
Leroy Jennings has a quite interesting story as a footballer. Born in Australia in 1998, the forward had the opportunity to join Los Angeles Galaxy from United States when he was just 13 years old after impressing former England National Team player David Bechkam. His moment of glory happened when he tackled David Beckham’s sonContinue reading “The teenage dream of Fijian forward Leroy Jennings”
Lami FC to miss 2020 Vodafone Senior League
Fiji Football Association (FFA) has recently released the calendar of 2020 Vodafone Senior League – the second tier of Fijian football. It was expected that twelve teams would play the tournament, but it seems that Lami FC will not play. Lami finished 2019 Vodafone Senior League in the second position and they should be oneContinue reading “Lami FC to miss 2020 Vodafone Senior League”
Roy Krishna denies A-League proposals as he is likely to keep playing in India
It seems that Roy Krishna is not returning to Wellington Phoenix. His agent confirmed to Fiji Village that the 32-year-old forward will not rejoin his former club. After being speculated in Europe, Krishna is likely to keep playing in India. According to reliable sources, Mumbai City FC and East Bengal FC are trying to signContinue reading “Roy Krishna denies A-League proposals as he is likely to keep playing in India”
Fiji: BOG, IDC and Fiji FACT could not be held this year
Fiji Football Association (FFA) Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Yusuf revealed that cancelling the 2020 editions of Battle of the Giants, Inter-District Championship and Fiji FACT is a real possibility. FFA recently announced the venues of these three tournaments and revealed that 2020 Fiji FACT would be contested by only six teams. The latest news aboutContinue reading “Fiji: BOG, IDC and Fiji FACT could not be held this year”
Fijian young-star Kishan Sami has ‘A-League goals’
Kishan Sami recently was officialy announced as a Manukau United player by the Auckland-based club social media accounts. The player has been part of Manukau squad preparing for the start of the Lotto NRFL Premier League. Sami, a 20-year-old full-back or midfielder, is a product of Ba academy in his country and already represented hisContinue reading “Fijian young-star Kishan Sami has ‘A-League goals’”
Lautoka’s Shazil Ali suffers harsh injury
There is no good news for Lautoka fans; one of their most influential players suffered a very serious injury and is on the verge of losing the upcoming Vodafone Premier League games and even major cup tournaments. The attacking midfielder Shazil Ali suffered a serious injury during his personal training – a broken leg. LautokaContinue reading “Lautoka’s Shazil Ali suffers harsh injury”
Roy Krishna and Labasa’s IDC glory
Roy Krishna is one of the most important players Fiji has ever produced; the 32-year-old striker has already achieved glory in New Zealand and India in his successful career. In 2011 Krishna already was an accomplished player in New Zealand’s premier league, playing for the giant Waitakere United. The player who is born in LabasaContinue reading “Roy Krishna and Labasa’s IDC glory”
Kavaia Rawaqa: I am ready to be back to National Team
The current year did not start very well for Rewa’s player Kavaia Rawaqa. The 29-year-old left back missed the beginning of 2020 Vodafone Premier League due to an injury and the football activities were suspended in Fiji when he resumed training. He was one of the players called by National Team’s head coach Flemming SerritslevContinue reading “Kavaia Rawaqa: I am ready to be back to National Team”
What happened to Ba in 2020 OFC Champions League?
Excitement, that was the perfect word to describe Ba FC when they have announced Ricki Herbert as their head coach for 2020 OFC Champions League. However it was worse than a nightmare and Ba finished the group stage in the last position with a shameful campaign. It has been three months since OFC Champions LeagueContinue reading “What happened to Ba in 2020 OFC Champions League?”
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