Manasa Nawakula is the second Ba player suspended by Fiji FA during Battle of Giants

Another shocking news emerge in Fiji football community as experienced Ba rep Manasa Nawakula tested positive for marijuana and is now suspended for three years from any activity related to football in the country. The info is confirmed by reliable sources inside the tournament organisation. Nawakula is the second Ba player to test positive forContinue reading “Manasa Nawakula is the second Ba player suspended by Fiji FA during Battle of Giants”

Darold Kakasi secures 3rd place for Ba in Battle of Giants with a brace against Nadi

The young Solomon Islander Darold Kakasi was the responsible to secure the 3rd place for Ba in the 2020 edition of the Battle of Giants as the attacker scored two goals against Nadi in the 3rd/4th playoff match. Kakasi opened the scoreline at the 14th minute of play for Ba – the Men in BlackContinue reading “Darold Kakasi secures 3rd place for Ba in Battle of Giants with a brace against Nadi”

Grand Final: Rewa vs. Suva derby to decide Battle of Giants’ glory

The 2020 edition of the Battle of Giants approaches its final moments – the 3rd/4th playoff match and the grand final battle will be played this Sunday (16th Aug) to give the final results for the competition in Lautoka. While Ba takes on Nadi to decide the who gets the 3rd place from the tournament,Continue reading “Grand Final: Rewa vs. Suva derby to decide Battle of Giants’ glory”

Suva surpasses Nadi in extra-time to proceed to BOG grand final

The Capital City Boys celebrated a very important win againt Nadi to seal a spot in the grand final match of Battle of Giants. The team coached by Babs Khan needed extra-time to complete a fashion comeback over the Jetsetters as they will now looking to finish their 25-year drought of Battle of Giants titles.Continue reading “Suva surpasses Nadi in extra-time to proceed to BOG grand final”

Fiji: are you ready for Battle of Giants semi-finals?

One of the most traditional football tournament of Fiji is set for its decisive weekend; the venue is Churchill Park in Lautoka – the four contesters: Ba, Nadi, Rewa and Suva. The four teams will be looking for the major glory on Sunday, but before they will have the semi-final stage this Saturday (15th Aug)Continue reading “Fiji: are you ready for Battle of Giants semi-finals?”

Suva and Nadi looking to finish 20-year drought in decisive BOG weekend

The coming weekend in Lautoka will be certainly one of the top moments so far in the season of football in Fiji. While Ba will be seeking for 18th title in history of the Battle of Giants, their opponents in the semi-final, Rewa, will be looking to celebrate their 9th ever title. Ba’s last titleContinue reading “Suva and Nadi looking to finish 20-year drought in decisive BOG weekend”

Manasa Nawakula set to make comeback in BOG semi-final

Experienced defender Manasa Nawakula is confirmed back to Ba as the Men in Black head to a massive game this Saturday (15th Aug) against Rewa for 2020 edition of the Battle of Giants. The central defender did not feature in Ba’s group stage campaign where the team coached by Ronil Kumar ended up at theContinue reading “Manasa Nawakula set to make comeback in BOG semi-final”

Nadi in trouble for BOG semi-final

Nadi displayed good football in the group stage of 2020 Battle of Giants, but they are in a real trouble as they are set to lose important players for the semi-final clash against Suva. According to Fijivillage, “Nadi’s top striker, Rusiate Matarerega may not feature for Nadi in the semi-final of Punjas Battle of theContinue reading “Nadi in trouble for BOG semi-final”

Suva: key players in doubts for BOG semi-final

Suva had to win Ba in their final pool match to proceed to the semi-finals of 2020 edition of the traditional Battle of Giants. The Capital City Boys had luck at their side in the weekend of football in the group stage of the tournament as the result from Labasa vs. Nasinu match allowed themContinue reading “Suva: key players in doubts for BOG semi-final”

Green Machine: captain Avinesh Suwamy put Nadi at high level again

Football fans in Fiji were expecting a good contest in the 2020 Battle of Giants group stage – high expectations were put in the shoulders of Rewa and Suva players as they were claimed to be the two heavy favourites of the tournament. Despite having problems in the first stage, Suva proceeded to the semi-finalsContinue reading “Green Machine: captain Avinesh Suwamy put Nadi at high level again”