Ba goalkeeper Misiwani Nairube has shared an emotional message following the Men in Black’s historic triumph at the 2026 Inter-District Championship (IDC), responding to those who doubted his ability to continue playing and dedicating the victory to his cousin. His words carry particular significance following the controversial absence of fellow goalkeeper Isikeli Sevanaia Junior, whoContinue reading “Misiwani Nairube dedicates Ba’s IDC triumph to cousin after emotional message about criticism and family support”
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From Fiji Golden Glove to sudden absence: questions grow over Sevanaia at IDC
Fiji international goalkeeper Isikeli Sevanaia Junior has suddenly disappeared from Ba’s squad at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, with his absence attracting particular attention after Fiji FA confirmed that two Super Premier players were among six players suspended following positive drug tests on the tournament’s opening day. Sevanaia was Ba’s starting goalkeeper when the MenContinue reading “From Fiji Golden Glove to sudden absence: questions grow over Sevanaia at IDC”
Dunn, Sevanaia and Kalapai lead MSG Cup individual honours
The 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup closed with the major individual awards recognising decisive performances across both the men’s and women’s tournaments in Suva. Fiji’s men completed a memorable home campaign by defeating Vanuatu 1-0 in the final, while Vanuatu won the women’s title after a dramatic penalty-shootout victory over Papua New Guinea. The tournament’sContinue reading “Dunn, Sevanaia and Kalapai lead MSG Cup individual honours”
Surprising results change the course of Vodafone Premier League in Fiji
The twelfth matchweek of Vodafone Premier League – the top tier football league from Fiji – was contested this weekend in the country. What appeared to be another matchweek, turned out to be a huge turnaround in the season with two matches to go. As it was previously reported, Labasa have beaten Lautoka by 2-0Continue reading “Surprising results change the course of Vodafone Premier League in Fiji”
Nairube confirmed in Ba’s squad for IDC; Nawakula and Waqa remain suspended
Misiwani Nairube is finally back from injury. The 24-year-old goalkeeper is recovered from a knee injury suffered in Ba’s 2-1 win over Lautoka in July and he is confirmed in the squad for 2020 Inter-District Championship that will be contested next week. Nairube was replaced by Isikeli Sevanaia, a 17-year-old goalkeeper that proved himself atContinue reading “Nairube confirmed in Ba’s squad for IDC; Nawakula and Waqa remain suspended”
National U-19 training camp underway in Fiji
Fiji National U-19 training camp is underway at Fiji FA Academy in Ba. More than 30 players are having training sessions under the guidance of National Team’s head coach Flemming Serritslev alongside U-19 National Team’s head coach Shalen Lal. This camp is an important opportunity for these players as the National Team’s staff is watchingContinue reading “National U-19 training camp underway in Fiji”
Young Ba’s Isikeli Sevanaia called up for Fiji national team training camp
The only 17-year-old goalkeeper Isikeli Sevanaia is one of the four goalkeepers called up by Fiji national team head coach Flemming Serritslev. The Ba shot-stopper impressed during the 2020 edition of the Battle of Giants and received a chance to impress to the new head coach in an one-week training spell. Sevanaia is son ofContinue reading “Young Ba’s Isikeli Sevanaia called up for Fiji national team training camp”
Ba’s youngster Isikeli Sevanaia chosen ‘Best Goalkeeper of Tournament’ of Battle of Giants
The 17-year-old Ba rep Isikeli Sevanaia certainly will have a moment to remember for life as he was chosen the ‘Best Goalkeeper of Tournament’ for 2020 edition of Battle of Giants. Despite not reaching the finals, Sevanaia helped Ba to clinch the 3rd place in the tournament as they surpassed Nadi by 2-1. Sevanaia playedContinue reading “Ba’s youngster Isikeli Sevanaia chosen ‘Best Goalkeeper of Tournament’ of Battle of Giants”
We need to talk about Josaia Sela’s injury
This Saturday was a huge day for Rewa fans as the Delta Tigers reached Battle of the Giants’ final after beating Ba in the shootout. However this day was just not perfect for one reason: the serious injury of the talented Josaia Sela. Sela opened the scoreboard for Rewa in the 35th minute when heContinue reading “We need to talk about Josaia Sela’s injury”
Ba seek for glory amid problems in Battle of the Giants
Current Vodafone Premier League champions, Ba have the chance to lift another trophy this weekend. However the Men in Black must deal with adversities if they really want to be crowned as 2020 Battle of the Giants’ champions. Despite having experienced players like Abbu Zahid, Manasa Nawaqula, Sanaila Waqanicakau and Samuela Drudru, the team coachedContinue reading “Ba seek for glory amid problems in Battle of the Giants”
