In the third matchweek of football in the Lotto NRFL Premier in New Zealand, the Fiji international Kishan Sami helped his new club Manukau United to clinch their first victory of the season against Waitakere City by 3-1. Manukau United has many other Fijians in their squad, but Sami is being currently the only playerContinue reading “Kishan Sami’s Manukau United celebrate first win of the season in New Zealand”
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Fiji FA set to spend millions to build football academy in Labasa
There is something very important to come in Labasa’s region in Fiji: according to Fijivillage the Fijian Football Association is set to build a football academy worth $5.5 in Korowiri, Labasa. It is know the Fijian football star Roy Krishna had an important role in the process. “Fiji FA CEO Mohammed Yusuf says all eliteContinue reading “Fiji FA set to spend millions to build football academy in Labasa”
Ronald Chaudhary: living story of Fijian football
Ronald Chaudhary, who currently lives in Canada, is a legend of Fijian football; in his days as a footballer he won the Melanesian Cup with Fiji National Team for three times and played for various teams in his home country – one of his highlights with teams is the 1990’s Inter-District Championship’s title with Nasinu.Continue reading “Ronald Chaudhary: living story of Fijian football”
Fiji: IDC, BOG and Fiji FACT schedules released
After a lot of speculation around the major tournaments of Fiji football season, the Fijian Football Association informed the dates when the three traditional competitions will take place. According to local sources, the Inter-Disctrict Championship will be played from 6th to 11th October at the ANZ Stadium in Suva; the group matches of the BattleContinue reading “Fiji: IDC, BOG and Fiji FACT schedules released”
Salesh Kumar: Fijian football must move forward
One of Fiji’s most famous footballers has given his views on his career and the development of football in his country – it is always very important to hear the experiences of those who have been successful in the sport. Salesh Kumar, a Fijian international who has played in New Zealand for most of hisContinue reading “Salesh Kumar: Fijian football must move forward”
Avinesh Suwamy to lead Nadi back to contention
After 15 years playing for Ba, Fijian football star Avinesh Suwamy moved to Nadi at the beginning of the 2020 season. The now 34-year-old midfielder showed what he is capable of even before the national league’s forced break due to the COVID-19 pandemic; Suwamy scored four goals against Nasinu and helped his side to anContinue reading “Avinesh Suwamy to lead Nadi back to contention”
Rewa expects to confirm signing of Brazilian striker
Since January Oceania Football Center follows the situation of the possible signing of the Brazilian striker Matheus Medeiros to Rewa – a move that could be of one of the most important transfers in the past years in Oceania football. It is known Rewa applied for his transfer alongisde Fiji FA before the start ofContinue reading “Rewa expects to confirm signing of Brazilian striker”
Fiji: crowds allowed at sporting events
Football is slowly returning to action in Fiji and in most countries in Oceania – but certainly the game is not the same without the presence of the fans. Differently from European national leagues that recently returned to action but with no supporters, Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama stated “gyms, swimming pools, and fitness centersContinue reading “Fiji: crowds allowed at sporting events”
Vodafone Premier League: Rewa in search of national glory
Rewa is one of the most famous football clubs in Fiji; the Delta Tigers from Nausori already won nine editions of the Inter-District Championship and eight times the Battle of Giants, being their last major title in 2017 when they had beaten Nadi by 2-1 in the final match. But the Tigers are looking forContinue reading “Vodafone Premier League: Rewa in search of national glory”
Indian media confirms that Fijian-star Roy Krishna will stay in Kolkata
Fijian football legend Roy Krishna has already a new home to play football; well, it is not so new for the striker as he already played for this club in the past season. According to The Bridge, Roy Krishna has already signed a contract extension to ATK-Mohun Bagan to continue in the current title holdersContinue reading “Indian media confirms that Fijian-star Roy Krishna will stay in Kolkata”
