The bottom ranked side of the current edition of Vodafone Premier League is certainly coming as underdogs in the Group B of the 2020 Battle of Giants alongside the hosts Lautoka, Rewa and Nadi. That is what exactly the experienced defender Seveci Rokotakala told to Oceania Football Center in interview heading to the traditional tournament:Continue reading “Seveci Rokotakala: Navua is set to upset some big teams”
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Lautoka: Malakai Rakula is finally cleared to play Battle of Giants
Finally, Lautoka fans can celebrate the signing of Fijian international Malakai Rakula after a lot of difficulties faced by the Blues to complete his registration alongside Fiji FA. The player even told Oceania Football Center that he felt Lautoka gave up on proceed on his release from Manukau United in New Zealand, but in theContinue reading “Lautoka: Malakai Rakula is finally cleared to play Battle of Giants”
Ba: knee injury denies Misiwani Nairube’s BOG participation
Ba’s first choice goalkeeper Misiwani Nairube will not be taking part of the 2020 Battle of Giants. As it was recently released by Fiji FA, the player is not listed in the Men in Black squad for the tournament and will force the coach Ronil Kumar to keep playing the 17-year-old Isikeli Sevanaia in hisContinue reading “Ba: knee injury denies Misiwani Nairube’s BOG participation”
Samuela Nabenia out of Rewa’s squad for Battle of Giants
One of the best profiles of Fijian football to be left out of the traditional Battle of Giants contest, that is starting this weekend in Lautoka, is Rewa’s midifidler Samuela Nabenia. Rewa recently released its squad for the 2020 Battle of Giants, where Nabenia was not listed. Oceania Football Center confirmed with the player thatContinue reading “Samuela Nabenia out of Rewa’s squad for Battle of Giants”
Osea Vakatalesau is cleared by Fiji FA to return to action
There are very good news for Fijian football fans and specially for the Nadroga fans: former Ba and Fiji international Osea Vakatalesau is finally free to return to action after facing a two-year ban. As recently mentioned by Oceania Football Center, Osea Vakatalesau was set to feature for Nadroga in Vodafone Senior League, but heContinue reading “Osea Vakatalesau is cleared by Fiji FA to return to action”
Fijian international Kishan Sami leaves Manukau’s match injured
Former Ba man and current Fijian international Kishan Sami was forced to leave the pitch at the 16th minute in the match of his side Manukau United against Birkenhead United in Auckland, New Zealand. Sami is playing his first season overseas in the NRFL Premier League – being a regular starter for the team coachedContinue reading “Fijian international Kishan Sami leaves Manukau’s match injured”
Labasa supporters raise petition against supposed ‘derogatory statements’ from local media
Recently, lots of supports from Labasa were very angry from statements from one particular commentator from local media towards its team and citizens – as they mention in a petition they recently raised against ‘derogatory statements’ from this commentator. In the petition created by an user called ‘Labasa Football Fan Club’ it is mentioned: “FBC’sContinue reading “Labasa supporters raise petition against supposed ‘derogatory statements’ from local media”
Fiji: Ba smashes Suva to climb to second place in Premier League table
In a special night for Ba’s top-striker Samuela Drudru, the Men in Black did not give a chance for Suva as they collected all points from a very important clash at Fiji FA Academy. Ba pulled ahead in the first half thanks to a penalty kick well-taken by the experienced Manasa Nawakula – his thirdContinue reading “Fiji: Ba smashes Suva to climb to second place in Premier League table”
Paulo Buke: training hard to get back to the Bula Boys
Paulo Buke recently departed from Ba to move back to his roots in Nadroga, the attacker talked to Oceania Football Center about his move and about his expecations in the future. Buke, that works as a police officer, moved to Nadroga due his work commitments, as he says: “I needed to move back to NadrogaContinue reading “Paulo Buke: training hard to get back to the Bula Boys”
Ravnesh Karan Singh: Suva’s new team captain
Suva is marching on to take on Ba this weekend for Vodafone Premier League – this will be the last match of both teams before the traditional Battle of Giants start on 8th Aug. Ba will be looking to continue their good run after beating Labasa by 2-1, while Suva also comes from a victoryContinue reading “Ravnesh Karan Singh: Suva’s new team captain”
