After being defeated in the opening round of 2020 Fiji FACT, Lautoka and Navua came to the pitch focused on grabbing their first three points in the tournament – and the Bluez fared better in this important clash. Dave Radrigai opened the scoreboard for Lautoka after a nice pass by Edward Aaron in the 11thContinue reading “Fiji FACT: Lautoka claim narrow victory against Navua”
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Suva’s dream of winning the IDC title at home is over
Currently in the second position at Vodafone Premier League – the top-tier league from Fiji – Suva was considered one of the favourite teams to win the Inter-District Championship this year. The Capital City Boys also had the support of the fans, as the tournament is being played at ANZ Stadium. Suva did not haveContinue reading “Suva’s dream of winning the IDC title at home is over”
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”
Lautoka gives up on signing with Malakai Rakula
Currently stuck in Fiji due to border restrictions, Malakai Rakula spent some time training with Lautoka while the management of the Bluez tried to sign him. However it was reported by reliable sources that Lautoka gave up on trying to sign with Rakula. The 28-year-old midfielder left Ba to join Manukau United from New ZealandContinue reading “Lautoka gives up on signing with Malakai Rakula”
Lautoka: Malakai Rakula on doubts for Battle of Giants
The Fiji international Malakai Rakula is uncertain if he will take part in the next Battle of Giants. The new signing of Lautoka is still to debut for the club in the Vodafone Premier League as the player had problems in his ITC (International Transfer Certificate). Most recently, in an interview to Oceania Football Center,Continue reading “Lautoka: Malakai Rakula on doubts for Battle of Giants”
Malakai Rakula: Roy Krishna is ‘like a king’ for Fijian Football
Fiji football has lots of stories to tell; many remarkable moments. One of the most important figures of Fijian football history is certainly the current national team captain and ATK-MB star Roy Krishna. One of Krishna’s teammates in the national, the new Lautoka player Malakai Rakula expressed his feelings on Krishna – about the importanceContinue reading “Malakai Rakula: Roy Krishna is ‘like a king’ for Fijian Football”
Ba and Lautoka ready for a huge battle in Vodafone Premier League
The 2020 Vodafone Premier League season resumed on last Saturday when Ba took three points home after beating Navua by 5-3. Now the Men in Black have a tougher challenge against Lautoka at Churchill Park to prove themselves. Ba showed that they are still strong after losing key players like goalkeeper Beniaminio Mateinaqara and defenderContinue reading “Ba and Lautoka ready for a huge battle in Vodafone Premier League”
Lautoka’s squad set to be strengthened after losing important players
After losing some important players like Navneel Nand and Poasa Bainivalu, Lautoka’s squad is set to be strengthened for 2020 Vodafone Premier League after losing several players. The Baby Bluez have applied the transfer release of four players. According to Fiji Football Association (FFA), Jone Sorolo, Kalavati Sivoi, Malakai Rakula and Sitiveni Cavuilagi are theContinue reading “Lautoka’s squad set to be strengthened after losing important players”
Malakai Rakula keeps training in Fiji as New Zealand borders remain closed
Fijian player Malakai Rakula is currently facing an unusual situation. The 28-year old midfielder is set to play 2020 winter football season in New Zealand for Manukau United but he can not enter in the country as the borders are closed there. While he can not return to New Zealand, Rakula keeps training hard inContinue reading “Malakai Rakula keeps training in Fiji as New Zealand borders remain closed”
Malakai Rakula faces difficulties to return to New Zealand
Malakai Rakula is one of the Manukau United’s foreign players for this winter football season in New Zealand. However the 28-year-old midfielder is currently facing a difficult situation due to border controls. Despite being completely free from COVID-19, New Zealand will keep the restrictions to prevent new outbreaks and it includes the strict border controlsContinue reading “Malakai Rakula faces difficulties to return to New Zealand”
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