Wellington Phoenix is enjoying a very good season so far in the Australian top-tier Hyundai A-League, the New Zealand-based club is ranked 3rd in the standings in one of their best campaigns in the league history. If COVID-19 did not hit the world and forced many sports even to be put on hold, the A-LeagueContinue reading “Phoenix fans want Roy Krishna back”
Category Archives: Fiji
Manukau United: the most Fijian club in New Zealand
Manukau United is a very relevant team when it comes to winter football season in New Zealand. Currently in the Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s League – the top-tier of winter football in Auckland’s region – they are going to count on foreign power for this season, specially on Fijian power. The Māngere East-based team hasContinue reading “Manukau United: the most Fijian club in New Zealand”
Fijians Bainivalu and Dogalau join Manukau United
After signing Malakai Rakula and Kishan Sami, Manukau United announced that they have signed with two more footballers from Fiji: Poasa Bainivalu and Etonia Dogalau. Bainivalu is an experienced defender who last played for Lautoka in the 2020 OFC Champions League while Dogalau is a young midfielder that comes from Ba youth system. SEE ALSOCookContinue reading “Fijians Bainivalu and Dogalau join Manukau United”
Krishna named for ISL ‘Team of the Season’ on FIFA Mobile
Another accomplishment for Fijian legend Roy Krishna. The 32-year-old forward was named for EA FIFA Mobile 2019-20 Indian Super League (ISL) team of the season. He is in the ISL’s starting eleven as one of the most powerful players of the league – his card has a 91 rate. SEE ALSOEurope can be Roy Krishna’sContinue reading “Krishna named for ISL ‘Team of the Season’ on FIFA Mobile”
TBT #08 – when Fiji made history against Australia
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”
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”
