On 1 January 2006, Football Federation Australia moved from Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and since then the Socceroos qualified for all FIFA World Cups at senior level – 2010, 2014 and 2018. New Zealand – the biggest rival of Australia in OFC – became the “Kings of Oceanian football” sinceContinue reading “TBT #08 – when Fiji made history against Australia”
Category Archives: Fiji
Fijian players ask Fiji FA for support due to COVID-19 and TC Harold
In the past few months Fiji faced two big problems simultaneously: COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold. The worst is gone and they are now ready to come back to normality. However there is a specific class that is suffering a lot during this period: football players. According to Fiji Football Association (FFA) official media, moreContinue reading “Fijian players ask Fiji FA for support due to COVID-19 and TC Harold”
2020 Vodafone Premier League resumes in July
The wait is close to come to an end in Fiji. The Vodafone Premier League is currently scheduled to resume in July. Fiji Football Association (FFA) is still waiting for government’s advisory but it is expected that local schools will open up on June 15 which means that all activities must be allowed to resumeContinue reading “2020 Vodafone Premier League resumes in July”
Rewa set to sign Brazilian striker when football resumes in Fiji
Uncertainty still hangs over Fijian football as there is no scheduled date to resume the national football leagues. However it does not mean that everything is stopped outside the pitch – the local teams can look for new players to strenghten their squads. Current Vodafone Premier League leader Rewa is one of the clubs thatContinue reading “Rewa set to sign Brazilian striker when football resumes in Fiji”
Europe can be Roy Krishna’s next step
Legendary Fijian player Roy Krishna is currently in Fiji during the COVID-19 pandemic. However he still thinks about his next steps as a professional footballer. The 32-year-old forward had an outstanding 2019-20 season by helping ATK to clinch the Indian Super League title. Krishna is living a wonderful time on his career by scoring 34Continue reading “Europe can be Roy Krishna’s next step”
Roy Krishna endorses the importance of youth development for Fijian football
One of the most relevant players from Oceania nowadays, Fijian forward Roy Krishna told FBC News about the importance of youth development in football, specially during childhood. Despite the recent results in the 2020 OFC Champions League, the football in Fiji is growing. The U-16 and U-19 National Leagues are getting stronger while the FijiContinue reading “Roy Krishna endorses the importance of youth development for Fijian football”
Football competitions could resume in two months in Fiji
A light at the end of the tunnel has finally appeared for Fijian football lovers. It was reported that Fiji Football Association president Mohammed Yusuf stated that there is a possibility to resume local competitions by June. The Prime Minister of Fiji Voreqe Bainimarama recently confirmed that all schools must be closed until June. OnceContinue reading “Football competitions could resume in two months in Fiji”
Ronil Lal: very proud to be part of Labasa
Ronil Lal is surely having a great time in football. The young head coach of Labasa has already written his name in the history of Babasiga Lions by leading the team to lift three tournaments in less than a year. His bright job combined with a good management brought Labasa back to the top inContinue reading “Ronil Lal: very proud to be part of Labasa”
A number of clubs shown interest to sign Roy Krishna
Roy Krishna had one of his best seasons when playing of ATK in the Indian Super League; he helped the Kolkata-based side to win their third title of the most important football league of India being one of the best players of the league. Before joining ATK, Krishna had also a stellar season playing forContinue reading “A number of clubs shown interest to sign Roy Krishna”
Ba president resigns
It was recently reported by Ba FA in its official social media that Rishi Kumar resigned from his position as Ba football president. “Ba soccer President, Rishi Kumar has resigned from his position after being at the helm for the past 17 years. Kumar who is one of the most successful sports administrators in theContinue reading “Ba president resigns”
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