Labasa FC have made a major change to their technical leadership only days after the Babasiga Lions were eliminated from the 2026 Battle of the Giants, with Alvin Chand stepping down as head coach and experienced Solomon Islands coach Jerry Sam taking over the position. The Labasa Football Association officially announced the decision on Tuesday,Continue reading “Labasa turn to Jerry Sam as Alvin Chand steps down after BOG elimination”
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Still great: Gagame Feni proves his goals have not gone anywhere at 34
There are players whose influence begins to fade quietly as a new generation takes centre stage. Gagame Feni continues to resist that process. At 34, the Solomon Islands international has once again placed himself among the main protagonists of a major tournament in Fiji, scoring four goals during the group stage of the 2026 BattleContinue reading “Still great: Gagame Feni proves his goals have not gone anywhere at 34”
From Real Kakamora to Nasinu: Paul Francis fuels another underdog run
Paul Francis has found himself at the centre of another football story few would have predicted. Two years after becoming one of the main figures in Real Kakamora’s extraordinary rise in the Solomon Islands S-League, the attacker is now helping Nasinu challenge the established order in Fiji, with the Giant Killers reaching the Battle ofContinue reading “From Real Kakamora to Nasinu: Paul Francis fuels another underdog run”
Ba tunnel controversy adds to turbulent BOG as semifinals loom
The 2026 Battle of the Giants is heading into its decisive weekend with four teams still in contention for the title, but events away from the pitch have increasingly become part of the story. Hosts Ba secured the final semifinal place with a 3-1 victory over Lautoka, only for their qualification to be followed byContinue reading “Ba tunnel controversy adds to turbulent BOG as semifinals loom”
“There should be no room for match-fixing”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh makes strong integrity statement after BOG exit
Navua head coach Rodicks Singh has made one of the strongest public statements of the 2026 Battle of the Giants after his side bowed out of the tournament, using a social media post to stress the importance of integrity and fair play following Navua’s final group-stage match against Labasa. Although Navua were already out ofContinue reading ““There should be no room for match-fixing”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh makes strong integrity statement after BOG exit”
Fiji FA plans tougher drug policy following BOG controversy
The Fiji Football Association is preparing to review its social drug policy, with tougher sanctions for offending players potentially on the way following renewed concerns surrounding drug cases in domestic football. Fiji FA chief executive Mohammed Yusuf confirmed that the association intends to conduct a full review of the existing policy before October, with proposedContinue reading “Fiji FA plans tougher drug policy following BOG controversy”
“Football is not a career in Fiji”: Bruce Hughes explains BOG absence and highlights reality facing local players
Nasinu striker Bruce Hughes has explained why he is not taking part in the 2026 Battle of the Giants, but his public message went considerably further than simply addressing his absence from the tournament. One of the most productive forwards in the current Fiji Premier League season, Hughes used the questions surrounding him to speakContinue reading ““Football is not a career in Fiji”: Bruce Hughes explains BOG absence and highlights reality facing local players”
Nasinu stun Suva, Ba deliver when it matters as BOG semi-final lineup is completed
The group stage of the 2026 Battle of the Giants came to a dramatic conclusion at Govind Park on Sunday, with Nasinu defeating Suva, Nadi upsetting Rewa, defending champions Labasa winning but still being eliminated, and hosts Ba producing their best performance when qualification was on the line. By the end of the day, theContinue reading “Nasinu stun Suva, Ba deliver when it matters as BOG semi-final lineup is completed”
Fiji FA allows players with pending drug cases to play as BOG testing produces two new positives
The Fiji Football Association has allowed players with unresolved drug-related disciplinary cases to return to competition, a decision that has already affected the ongoing Battle of the Giants in Ba and comes while the association continues conducting drug tests throughout the tournament. Fiji FA chief executive Mohammed Yusuf confirmed that the association’s disciplinary committee decidedContinue reading “Fiji FA allows players with pending drug cases to play as BOG testing produces two new positives”
“If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return
David Supa’s first experience of Fijian football has already brought silverware, a new challenge outside the Solomon Islands and another important chapter in a season that began in the inaugural OFC Professional League. Now, with Ba fighting to keep their Battle of the Giants campaign alive, the Solomon Islands international is looking to finish hisContinue reading ““If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return”
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