As it was reported by Fijian media, 2020 Vodafone Premier League – the top-tier of Fijian football – resumption was delayed in a few days. According to reliable source the league is set resume on July 5th and the opening match is likely to be contested by current league champions Ba and current league runners-upContinue reading “Fiji: Vodafone Premier League likely to resume with a Ba vs Lautoka clash”
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Sanni Issa: a successful trajectory in Oceanian football
It is not uncommon to see foreign players in Oceania. There are some well known players like Argentinian forward Emiliano Tade, Portuguese forward João Moreira and Spanish defender Ángel Berlanga. These players came from South America and Europe to make history in Oceania – specially for Auckland City FC. However there is an African playerContinue reading “Sanni Issa: a successful trajectory in Oceanian football”
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?”
Avinesh Suwamy: a legend of the Men in Black
Older people say that we only value something when we lose it and this phrase can be applied to different situations: a marriage, a loved one, a material asset, and even a football player when he retires or changes clubs. However it is never too late to recognize the legacy of an idol, specially whenContinue reading “Avinesh Suwamy: a legend of the Men in Black”
Fijian mid-season transfer window to open in July
Fiji Football Association (FFA) confirmed that the next transfer window in the country will open in July. However the mid-season transfer window is going to be different this year. According to FFA chief executive officer Mohammed Yusuf the window will be open for only a week – from 1st to 7th July. It was alsoContinue reading “Fijian mid-season transfer window to open in July”
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”
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”
Ba vs. Nadi match for Vodafone Premier League postponed
The match between Ba and Nadi, that would mark the return of Ba to the national league in Fiji after OFC Champions League, was scheduled due bad weather conditions. According to local sources, the match is postponed to 25th March. Before this, Ba will take on Lautoka – being this their first match after theirContinue reading “Ba vs. Nadi match for Vodafone Premier League postponed”
Ba pull ahead but can not resist AS Vénus striking force
Ba played their best game in the competition, but still disappointed their fans after giving up a two-nil lead against the hosts AS Vénus. The Tahitian side could complete a comeback still in the first half to seal their spot in the knock-out stage of OFC Champions League. Ba started very strong the match –Continue reading “Ba pull ahead but can not resist AS Vénus striking force”
Ba has a last chance to impress against hosts AS Vénus
Ba definitively not impress in their campaign at OFC Champions League 2020; the Fijian champions were beaten by Auckland City by 6-0 and shocked the entire Oceania football community when they lost by 4-3 against the Samoan side Lupe o le Soaga. This is, for sure, one of the worst appearances of the Men inContinue reading “Ba has a last chance to impress against hosts AS Vénus”
