According to local sources, Rodolfo Zapata, the Argentinian head coach of Fiji U-20, has departed from his position and left the country. The U-20 squad of Fiji, which is preparing for the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia in May, is now under the charge of Ronil Lal, the former head coach of the team. LalContinue reading “Argentinian Zapata departs Fiji U-20 head coach position; Ronil Lal back in charge”
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Fiji FA drops Ronil Lal in favour of foreign coach heading to U-20 FIFA World Cup
Last January 11th we learned that the Argentine Rodolfo Zapata will be the head coach of the Fijian national team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, a normal news until then if the position had not already been held by Ronil Lal, who was the man who led Fiji to secure a spot for theContinue reading “Fiji FA drops Ronil Lal in favour of foreign coach heading to U-20 FIFA World Cup”
Labasa: Ronil Lal thanks fans for confidence and ask for support in the semi-final
Labasa bounced back in the season; winning the Inter-District Championship made the fans forget the bad campaign at Vodafone Premier League. Now the team is seeking to repeat what they did in 2019: win two major tournaments in a year in Fiji. After a bad start suffering a harsh 4-0 defeat against Rewa in theContinue reading “Labasa: Ronil Lal thanks fans for confidence and ask for support in the semi-final”
Labasa makes history with back-to-back titles in Fiji
Labasa and Lautoka clashed at ANZ Stadium to decide which team would lift 2020 Inter-District Championship’s trophy. Labasa came from behind to beat their opponents by 2-1 to clinch the title for the second straight year. In the first minutes of the second half, Labasa’s goalkeeper Akuila Mateisuva fouled Dave Radrigai inside the box. Lautoka’sContinue reading “Labasa makes history with back-to-back titles in Fiji”
Like a phoenix, Labasa arises from ashes at 2020 IDC
A phoenix is a mythological bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. Associated with fire and the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. Some legends say it dies in a show of flames and combustion, others that it simply dies and decomposes before being bornContinue reading “Like a phoenix, Labasa arises from ashes at 2020 IDC”
Labasa: Ronil Lal gives voice to his frustration about his players
Labasa is really not having the season they expected; the club is currently tied in points with Navua at the bottom of the table of 2020 edition of Fiji’s top-tier Vodafone Premier League. The Babasiga Lions were unable to beat Navua in the latest clash and ended up with a heartbreaking defeat that put theirContinue reading “Labasa: Ronil Lal gives voice to his frustration about his players”
Suva and Rewa ready for a huge battle as Ba aims the top in Vodafone Premier League
After many months the Vodafone Premier League is finally going to have a complete matchweek with all four matches being contested in the same weekend. There will be some key clashes this weekend as current league leaders Rewa will visit their rivals Suva at ANZ Stadium and current league champions Ba will need to fightContinue reading “Suva and Rewa ready for a huge battle as Ba aims the top in Vodafone Premier League”
Ronil Lal: a very physical contest awaits Labasa against Nadi
One of the most important matches of the weekend in Fiji for the Vodafone Premier League will see Nadi take on the current Battle of Giants, Inter-District Championship and Champion vs Champion winners Labasa. The match will be certainly important for both sides; Labasa fans will be happy to count on the their star-player SiotameContinue reading “Ronil Lal: a very physical contest awaits Labasa against Nadi”
Ronil Lal: very proud to be part of Labasa
Ronil Lal is surely having a great time in football. The young head coach of Labasa has already written his name in the history of Babasiga Lions by leading the team to lift three tournaments in less than a year. His bright job combined with a good management brought Labasa back to the top inContinue reading “Ronil Lal: very proud to be part of Labasa”
Labasa dominates Vodafone/Fiji FA Awards Night
The Vodafone/Fiji FA Awards Night is one of the most important events related to football in Fiji. Every year the most important players, referees, managers and teams contest in this very important award. This year’s Awards Night awarded the top ones from the previous year. Labasa was the most prominent team in the Awards Night.Continue reading “Labasa dominates Vodafone/Fiji FA Awards Night”
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