Labasa soccer in crisis 25 September
Things are not looking good for the defending champions of the Courts IDC, Labasa as less than three weeks remain for the tournament to kick off in Ba.
Labasa has lost three consecutive matches in the National soccer league in just a week including one against minnows Savusavu by 3-nil.
The two other losses came against Suva and Lautoka over the weekend.
A senior player, Pita Bolaitoga has revealed to Fijivillage that they are not aware what is happening as the newly appointed coach, Ivor Evans is not showing up.
He added the players have now been told that former coach, Bal Sanju Reddy will take over the team.
The Courts IDC kicks off on the 10th of next month at Govind Park and Labasa is pooled with Lautoka, Tavua, Navua and Nadroga.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Savusavu likely to play in promotion relegation 24 September
Savusavu soccer team is expected to play in the promotion relegation series after losing their final National League match against Nadroga by 3 goals to 1 yesterday afternoon.
National League Board Secretary Jainendra Sukhu said that Savusavu finished last on the League table with nine points and whether or not Savusavu plays in this series will be decided in Fiji FA’s Annual General Meeting next month.
Sukhu added this was due to the proposal made by the National Soccer League sponsors that there will only be eight teams next season.
Meanwhile, in other matches yesterday Navua beat Tavua 1-0, Suva defeated Labasa 2-1 while Lautoka edged Rewa 1-0.
Ba has won the league title with 45 points while Suva finished second with 41 points.
Story by: Ronal Deo & Aliki Bia |
Nadi relishes confidence 23 September
Nadi will relish in confidence ahead of the Inter District Championship next month after a clinical 3-1 victory in their National Soccer League match over Savusavu last night.
Temesi Tuwai was the hero for the Nadi side as he scored two goals in the second half while Ilimotama Jese scored in the first half.
Meanwhile Savusavu is in the verge of playing in the promotion and relegation after the loss.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
New format expected in NSL 22 September
A new format is expected in the National Soccer League next year after a National League Board meeting today.
Chairman of National League Board Sheik Ibrahim said that sponsors CJ Patel and Company requested for only eight teams in the Super premier division next year as this would draw more fans during game time.
Ibrahim added that nothing has been finalised as the final decision will come in the AGM during the Inter District Championship.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Ba beats Nadi, on track for title 08 September
The Ba soccer team is on track to win its 18th National Soccer League title after a 1-0 win over Nadi last night.
Midfielder Avinesh Waran Suwany scored the lone goal for the Men-in-Black through a spot kick in the second half.
Ba now has extended their lead to 39 points on the table while Suva is second with 33 points.
Ba now has matches remaining against Tavua and Suva which will be played next week.
Meanwhile, tomorrow Suva will play Lautoka, Nadroga will face Nadi and Rewa takes on Navua.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Now or never for Nadi 07 September
It is now or never for the Nadi soccer team as they get ready to clash with Ba in the crucial National Soccer League match tonight.
Nadi has won this prestigious title eight times, the last in 2000.
After 12 years, the jetsetters look good to win the league title as they have four matches remaining and look good in the current form.
But first, Nadi needs to beat Ba at any cost tonight as the Men-in-Black lead the points table with 36 points while Nadi has 31 points.
The Ba and Nadi match kicks off at 7pm at Prince Charles Park.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Vakatalesau out for Ba tonight 07 September
Ba will miss its top striker Osea Vakatalesau tonight against Nadi in the crucial National Soccer League match.
Vakatalesau, who scored against Lautoka on Wednesday, is carrying two yellow cards to his name and will have to miss a match.
This match will certainly live up to expectation as both teams are chasing the league title and will do all they can not to drop points.
Ba leads the points table with 36 points while Nadi is placed third with 31 points.
Nadi also has played a match less than Ba.
The Ba and Nadi match kicks off 7pm today at Prince Charles Park.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
3 teams still vying for NSL title 07 September
Some nail-biting matches remain in the National Soccer League competition which will decide this year’s winner.
Ba, Suva, Nadi are the teams in chasing the league title.
Ba leads the points table with 36 points and has three matches remaining.
Suva is second on the table with 33 points and also has three matches remaining.
Nadi is third with 31 points and has four matches remaining, one against Ba tonight.
Meanwhile, Suva has filed a protest against Savusavu and should they win the protest, the capital city side will earn two more points.
Ba will take on Nadi 7pm today at Prince Charles Park.
Meanwhile, Suva will play Lautoka 4pm on Sunday at Ratu Cakobau Park.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Ba to look at goal scoring opportunities 06 September
The Ba soccer team has to relook at their goal scoring area if they want to clinch their 16th National League title.
The men-in-black missed a number of golden opportunities in last night’s National Soccer League match against Lautoka.
The match ended in a 1-all draw as Ba players like Osea Vakatalesau, Rinal Prasad, Avinesh Waran Suwamy and Abbu Zahid were off target on most occasions.
Ba missed crucial points against Lautoka and Suva last Sunday as both matches also ended in a draw.
Ba will face Nadi at Prince Charles Park at 7pm tomorrow.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Ba and Lautoka draw 1-all 06 September
The 10-man Lautoka side denied Ba their much needed win in last night’s National Soccer League match as the two sides ended in a one-all draw.
Ba scored first through Osea Vakatalesau in the first half.
However, Nigerian striker Kenneth Oneyama equalized for Lautoka in the second half.
Lautoka’s Peni Finau was given the marching orders after copping a second yellow card in the second half.
Ba still leads the National League table with 36 points after playing 15 matches with Suva in second position with 33 points.
The Men-in-black will play their second league match against Nadi tomorrow night at Prince Charles Park.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Lautoka expected to make changes for Ba clash 05 September
The Lautoka Soccer team is expected to make some positional changes in the National Soccer League match against Ba tonight.
Coach Lambert Sarju said it will be a tough game for them as Ba is an experienced side and hungry for a win in their home ground.
Sarju added a lot of players in their team are young.
A win against Lautoka in the National Soccer League match tonight will increase Ba’s chances in winning their 16th league title.
The men-in-black are currently leading the points table with 35 points.
The Ba-Lautoka match will kick off at 7pm at Govind Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Win tonight will increase Ba’s chances 05 September
A win against Lautoka in the National Soccer League match tonight will increase Ba’s chances of winning their 16th league title.
The Men-in-Black are currently leading the points table with 35 points and will be playing two matches this week.
Ba has to get maximum points from the matches against Lautoka tonight and Nadi on Friday to maintain their lead.
Suva is second on the table with 33 points while Nadi has 31 points and both teams have a slight chance of winning the league title.
The Ba-Lautoka match will kickoff at 7pm at Govind Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Ba/Lautoka/Nadi to play 2 games this week 03 September
The Ba, Lautoka and Nadi soccer teams are expected to play two National League matches this week.
The men-in-black will host Lautoka on Wednesday at 7pm and face Nadi on Friday at 7pm at Prince Charles Park.
If Ba wins both matches they will get closer to win their 16th National League title.
Ba leads the League table with 35 points while Suva is second with 33 points.
The capital city side will face Lautoka on Saturday at Ratu Cakobau Park.
Nadi will host Nadroga this Sunday at 3pm.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Labasa sacks coach after shock loss 03 September
The Labasa Soccer Team has sacked their coach Epeli Levaci after their shocking loss to Savusavu in the National Soccer League yesterday by three goals to nil.
Association Secretary, Nilesh Lal said Savusavu was the better team yesterday and Labasa has now decided to appoint former Labasa and national team player Ivor Evans as their new coach.
Meanwhile, Savusavu Soccer’s Interim President Bhupendra Narayan said fitness level in his team and home support was the key to their success.
Narayan added Savusavu has also aimed to do wonders in the Courts IDC next month.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Ba still leads NSL points table 03 September
The Ba soccer side still leads the National Soccer League points table even after their one-all draw with Suva yesterday.
Ba has 35 points while Suva is still in second place with 33 points.
Abbu Zahid was the hero for Ba yesterday as his second half goal denied Suva the lead on the National Soccer League points table.
Suva’s goal came from a penalty to Simione Maikeli early in the second half.
Meanwhile, in other matches yesterday, Nadi thrashed Tavua 5-0, Lautoka and Navua played to a 2-all draw while Savusavu upset Labasa 3-0.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Ba denies Suva with last minute goal 02 September
Abbu Zahid was the hero for the Ba side as his second half goal denied Suva the lead in th National Soccer League points table this afternoon.
Ba still leads the points table with 35 points while Suva still in second place with 33 points.
Suva’s goal came from a penalty to Simione Maikeli early in the second half.
Meanwhile, in other matches that was held this afternoon Nadi thrashed Tavua 5-nil, Lautoka and Navua played to a 2-all draw while Savusavu caused an upset beating Labasa 3-nil.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Nadroga beats Rewa 01 September
Nadroga has bounced back in style as they beat Rewa 3-2 in the National Soccer League match at Lawaqa Park.
Nadroga was walloped by Ba 12-1 two weeks ago.
However, Nadroga’s goals were scored by Waisea Tale Junior, Wallas Bali and Akuila while Rewa scored through a penalty in the second half and Sakeo Balevou scored their second goal.
Meanwhile, tomorrow’s feature match for this week will be played at Ratu Cakobau Park where Suva will face Ba.
You can catch the live commentary of this match on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Rakiraki to do its best 31 August
The Rakiraki soccer team will do its best to win the Premier Division Viti Levu Playoff in the National Soccer League this Sunday and dedicate it to its Late President, Sanjeet Maharaj who passed away earlier this week.
Teams secretary, Shaneel Chandra said despite facing a lot of problems in getting their full team together for training they will come out firing for a win.
The Rakiraki and Tailevu Naitasiri match kicks off 1pm this Sunday at Ratu Cakobau Park.
Meanwhile, at 3pm, Ba will take on Suva in the Super Premier division, and you can catch the live commentary of this match on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
By: Dhanjay Deo |
Suva aim to overtake Ba on NSL table 31 August
What happened in the final of the Vodafone Fiji FACT will be repeated this Sunday at Ratu Cakobau Park when Suva takes on Ba in the National Soccer League competition.
That is the word from Suva Soccer President, Mahendra Prasad as the Capital City side prepares to topple Ba who sit first on the points table with 34 points.
Prasad added Suva is desperate to become league leaders by Sunday afternoon.
Suva is currently ranked 2nd on the points table with 32 points and have also played one match more than Ba.
The Ba and Suva match kicks off 3pm this Sunday at Ratu Cakobau Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
FFA wants League completed next month 30 August
The Fiji Football Association hopes to complete the National Soccer League matches next month.
League Board secretary Jainendra Sukhu said their aim is to complete all matches by 23rd September so that soccer districts have enough time to prepare for the IDC in October.
League leaders Ba has the most games left, five matches to play followed by Suva who has four matches.
Meanwhile, Suva will face Ba at Ratu Cakobau Park in the league match this Sunday at 3pm.
You can catch the live coverage of this match on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Police probe match fixing claim 29 August
Police have today confirmed they are investigating an alleged case of match fixing between Premier soccer teams Tailevu-Naitasiri and Levuka.
Tailevu-Naitasiri thrashed Levuka 22-1 last month in a Premier league match after which some spectators took the matter to Police alleging the match was fixed.
Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms CID officers are investigating the matter.
We asked the parent soccer body, Fiji Football Association if they have carried out an investigation into the matter, and CEO Bob Kumar said they have completed their internal investigation.
Kumar said they have received the outcome but will not reveal it as it may interfere with Police investigations.
Meanwhile, Tailevu Naitasiri will play Rakiraki this Sunday in the Premier Division Viti Levu playoff.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Districts back to full strength 28 August
Top soccer teams in the country will be back to full force for the National Soccer League after the return of their key players who were in the national team.
For the past two weeks the team was in camp.
Soccer fans will witness two games this Sunday at Ratu Cakobau Park.
At 1pm, in the Premier Division Viti Levu playoff, Tailevu/Naitasiri will play Rakiraki and following that Suva will face Ba at 3pm.
You can catch the live commentary of the Suva-Ba match on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Akuila Cama |
NSL competition tougher this year 28 August
The competition in this year’s National Soccer League is tougher than previous years with only five rounds to go.
Ba currently leads the points table with 34 points and will go out all firing against Lautoka and Suva this week.
Suva is second with 32 points and the match against the Men in Black will decide a lot for the top end of the points table.
The Ba and Suva match kicks off 3pm this Sunday at Ratu Cakobau Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Meanwhile, Tailevu/Naitasiri will play Rakiraki in the Premier Division Viti Levu playoff this week.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Labasa soccer president resigns 20 Aug 2012
The Labasa Soccer Association is again facing problems as interim president Bhim Raj Reddy has resigned.
Reddy told Fijivillage that he is finding difficulty in calling the Annual General Meeting for Labasa soccer as only one club is registered with the Association.
He confirmed they need 10 registered clubs to call an AGM.
He added the accounts are also not in order.
He said they have not received the takings for the Battle of the Giants from Fiji Football Association.
He added Fiji FA has told him that the money will only be given to elected officials.
Fiji FA CEO Bob Kumar had confirmed receiving the resignation letter from Reddy and confirmed that the BOG’s takings will only be given to elected officials.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Suva draws with Savusavu in NSL 19 Aug 2012
The match between Suva and Savusavu has ended with both sides locked nill all.
Suva sit second on the points table with 29 while Ba is leading with 34 points.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Ba demolishes Nadroga to keep lead in NSL 18 Aug 2012
Ba has maintained the lead on the National Soccer League table after thrashing Nadroga 12-1 yesterday.
Ba led 5-0 at halftime as they dominated the game to claim victory as they look good to walk away with the National Soccer League Title.
Meanwhile, Suva will take on Savusavu at 3pm at Ratu Cakobau Park tomorrow.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Rewa soccer files protest against Tavua in NSL 14 July 2012
Rewa soccer has filed a protest against Tavua in the National soccer league competition.
Fiji Football Association Chief Executive Officer, Bob Kumar said Rewa who lost the match 3-nil are claiming that Tavua fielded a player who was not cleared to play.
A decision on the protest will be made soon.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Nadi rated top contender 10 July 2012
Five time Battle of the Giants champions Nadi is being rated as one of the top contenders to win the tournament.
Riding high and unbeaten in the last six matches in the National Soccer League competition and also sitting at the top of the points table with 27 points, Nadi looks good to win the Inkk Mobile BOG after a long 16 years.
They last won a tournament in 2002 which was the IDC in Ba.
Coach Kamal Swamy also confirmed they are looking for some top attackers in the transfer window.
Nadi will play Suva at 9am next Sunday at Subrail Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
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Tavua upsets Rewa, Nadi leads 09 July 2012
Nadi remains on top of the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League League points table with 27 points after they drew nil-all with Navua at Thompson Park this afternoon.
Bad ground conditions prevented Nadi from scoring goals while Navua put on a brilliant show for their home fans.
Meanwhile, in other matches, Suva beat Nadroga 3-0, Tavua upset Rewa 3-nil while Ba beat Savusavu 3-nil.
Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka
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Labasa dispatches Ba in NSL 08 July 2012
Labasa has sent a stern warning ahead of the BOG after beating Ba 1-0 in their Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League match last night at Subrail Park.
With the return of some of its senior players Labasa had nothing to lose as Maciu Dunadamu was again the hero for the side scoring the winning goal.
Meanwhile, in matches today at 3pm Savusavu will host Ba at Ganilau Park, Nadroga takes on Suva and Navua battles Nadi at Thomson Park and you can catch a live commentary of this match on our sister station Radio Sargam
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Suva beats Rewa 01 July 2012
It was ‘dejavu’ for the Rewa team after losing to Suva 3-0 in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League match at Ratu Cakobau Park.
Rewa with the services of experienced defenders Lorima Dau and Marika Rodu were trying to avenge their 1-0 loss to Suva in the first round, however a red card in the second half to Rewa’s Semi Dileqa did not help their cause.
Goals from Luke Haratea, Joseph Misra and Nathan Shivam upset the hearts of the Rewa fans as Suva did not look back leading 1-0 until the red card was given.
Meanwhile the Savusavu and Navua match is currently underway and both teams are still locked at nil-all.
The match that was played last night, Labasa defeated Navua 2-0 at Subrail Park.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Nadi downs Lautoka, extends lead 31 June 2012
Nadi has further extended their lead in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League points table to 26 after a 2-0 victory over Lautoka last night.
Nadi has maintained its consistent winning performance for the past few matches with players Isoa Ratuva and Krishneel Krishna finding the net for the jet setters.
In a lone match at 7 tonight, Labasa will host Navua at Subrail Park.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Nadroga wins protest, Tavua to miss BOG 26 June 2012
Nadroga soccer team will play in the Inkk Mobile BOG this year.
This is after teams protest against Tavua in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League was ruled in favor of Nadroga.
This also means that Tavua will not play in the BOG next month.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
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Nadi still leads Points Table 25 June 2012
Nadi still leads the National Soccer League table with 23 points.
The Jet setters defeated Labasa 3-0 on Saturday to maintain their lead from last week.
Lautoka is second and Ba third with 22 points.
Suva is now on forth position with 19 points after defeating Navua 1-0 last night.
Lautoka walloped Savusavu 5-0 while Ba beat Rewa 2-0 yesterday.
In the other match Nadroga edged Labasa 4-3.
Meanwhile the Fiji Football Association is expected to decide later today on the protest by Nadroga against Tavua.
Story by: Ronal Deo
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Ba defeats Rewa 24 June 2012
Ba defeated Rewa 2-0 in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League match at Ratu Cakabau Park.
Osea Vakatalesau opened the scoring in the 39th minute of the first half and Aisea Codro added the second goal in the second minute of the second half.
In the other match, Lautoka thrashed Savusavu 5-0 with Valerio Nawatu scoring the hat-trick.
Nadroga managed to win at home beating Labasa 4-3.
Navua will clash with Suva at Ratu Cakabau Park at 6pm.
Nadi leads the points table with 23 points followed by Lautoka and Ba with 22 points.
Story by: Nitesh Raniga |
Suva-Savusavu match postponed 23 June 2012
The Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League match between Suva and Savusavu was postponed last night due to power disruptions.
League Board Secretary, Jainendra Sukhu said that power supply was back to normal around 9pm however Savusavu refused to play saying their players were tired.
Sukhu said Savusavu were given two options last night, either to play or travel on their own expenses to play Suva later.
They agreed with the second option.
Meanwhile, at 3pm today Nadi will play Labasa at Prince Charles Park.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
One lifeline for Nadroga soccer 18 June 2012
The Nadroga soccer team has only one lifeline left to play in the Inkk Mobile BOG.
Nadroga sits second last on the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League points table with three points and now needs to beat Nadi this Thursday at any cost.
Apart from this match, Nadroga is also hoping that its protest against Tavua goes in their favor which can keep them in the top eight.
The Nadroga soccer team’s top four players will not be playing against Nadi tonight in the crucial Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League match.
Top defender, Krishneel Dutt along with Sitiveni Watkins and Sireli Vosa have been ruled out due to suspension.
Wallace Bali is out sick.
The Nadi and Nadroga match kicks off 7pm at Lawaqa Park.
To stay in contention for playing the Inkk Mobile BOG, Nadroga needs to win this match.
Meanwhile, Ba will play Rewa at 3pm this Sunday in the feature match of the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League National soccer league this week.
The match will be played at Ratu Cakobau Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Nadroga, Savusavu may not feature in BOG 18 June 2012
Nadroga and Savusavu soccer teams may not feature in the Innk Mobile Battle of the Giants this year after they failed to secure their top eight position in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League .
Fiji FA had decided earlier that only eight teams will play in the BOG.
In the National League match yesterday Savusavu and Nadroga drew one-all.
Savusavu now sit at the bottom of the table with two points while Nadroga has three points.
In another match Rewa defeated Tavua 2-0.
Lautoka and Ba still lead the points table with 19 points.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Rewa beats Tavua 17 June 2012
This afternoon Rewa defeated Tavua 2-0 at Ratu Cakobau Park in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League , that sees them jump to third spot on the table with 18 points behind Lautoka and Ba who both have 19 points.
Meanwhile Savusavu played to a one all draw against Tavua at Ganilau Park.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Tavua holds Navua 16 June 2012
The game between Tavua and Navua in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League ended in a nil-all draw.
Two matches will be played tomorrow where Savusavu will host Nadroga and Rewa will take on Tavua.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
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Lautoka tops NSL 11 June 2012
Lautoka has taken the top spot on the Fiji Sun/GP Batteries National Soccer League points table with 19 points.
Lautoka beat Tavua 3-1 over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Nadi’s Northern division tour ended on a high with the Jetsetter’s collecting maximum points against Labasa and Savusavu.
Nadi beat Savusavu and Labasa 1-nil and now sit third on the points table with 17 points.
Ba is second on the points table with 19 points.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Nadi continue fine form in NSL 10 June 2012
Nadi continued their fine performance in the National Soccer League by beating Savusavu 1-0 in Ganilau Park this afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Suva-Ba match was called off today due to bad weather.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Nadi beat Suva in NSL 09 June 2012
Nadi Striker Josefata Dugucagi was again the hero for his side as he scored the only goal to defeat Labasa 1-0 in Subrail Park this afternoon in the National Soccer League.
In another match Lautoka player Zibraz sahib was on top of his game as he scored two goals to help his side beat Tavua 3-1 this afternoon.
In other matches that will be played tomorrow, Suva will take on Ba, Savusavu plays Nadi and Tavua meets Nadroga.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Ba maintains NSL lead 08 June 2012
The Ba soccer side still leads the National Soccer League points table after being held to a nil all draw by Nadroga yesterday.
Ba has 19 points followed by Lautoka and Suva with 16 points while Rewa has 15 points.
Two games will be played tomorrow at 1:30pm Labasa faces Nadi at Subrail Park and Lautoka host Tavua at Churchill Park at 3pm.
Story by: Akuila Cama |
Nadi upset Suva in NSL 03 June 2012
Nadi’s Ratu Josefata Dugucagi’s goal has upset Suva in the National Soccer League at Ratu Cakobau Park in the last hour despite the Suva team coming into the match with confidence of the recent Fact title win.
Dugucagi’s goal came in the eight minute of the second half and despite Nadi down to 10 players in the dying stages of the game, they held on to a memorable 1-nil victory over Suva.
Meanwhile, in other matches today Lautoka and Rewa drew 1-all, Labasa beat Tavua 3-1 while Ba beat Savusavu 2-nil at Govind Park, Ba.
Story by: Khusboo Singh |
Ba repeat win over Labasa 03 June 2012
Ba repeated its Fiji FACT win over Labasa 3-2 in their National Soccer League match today.
Keni Doidoi, Marika Madigi and Marika Tabaivalu scored for Ba in the first half.
The Men In Black are now in second position on the points table with Lautoka.
In another match Tavua defeated Savusavu 2-1 after Jonas Naceva scored the winner with the scores locked at one all.
Story by: Akuila Cama |
Suva favoured over Nadi 02 June 2012
Suva are favourites to win against Nadi this afternoon after winning the Fiji FACT last week despite missing some of key players.
The Suva and Nadi match is at 3.45pm at Ratu Cakobau Park and you can catch the live commentary of this match on our sister station Radio Sargam.
In other matches that will be played today, Tavua meets Labasa, Ba takes on Savusavu and Rewa faces Lautoka.
Story by: Aliki Bia |
Suva in a must win situation 30 April 2012
The Suva soccer team may lose its number one spot in the National Soccer League Competition if they fail to win their match against Nadi this weekend.
Suva has only 16 points and if Ba manages to win both matches against Labasa and Savusavu, they will take the lead with 18 points.
Ba will take on Labasa on Saturday at Govind Park while Tavua will face Savusavu at Fiji FA Academy Grounds, both matches are scheduled for 1:30pm.
On Sunday at 1pm Tavua hosts Labasa while at 2pm Ba take on Savusavu at Govind Park.
Rewa will host Lautoka at 2pm at Ratu Cakobau Park while Suva will take on Nadi at 5pm at the same venue.
Soccer fans will have to pay separate entries for these two Matches at Ratu Cakobau Park.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Ba gains maximum points from weekend matches 30 April 2012
The Ba soccer team has managed to gain six points from two National Soccer League matches last weekend.
The Men-in-black has climbed to fourth position with 12 points after they defeated Lautoka 2-1 yesterday and thrashed Tavua 4-0 on Friday.
Ba has so far played only four matches.
Meanwhile, Suva who has played seven matches still leads the points table with 16 points.
In two other matches played yesterday, Nadi defeated Tavua 1-0 and Navua beat Nadroga 2-0.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
10 men Ba beat Lautoka 29 April 2012
A 10 men Ba team managed to beat Lautoka 2-1 in a thrilling National Soccer League match this afternoon in Churchill Park.
Marika Madigi was given the marching orders 35 minutes into the first half.
The Men in Black opened the scoring sheet in the second half but minutes later the Blues replied.
A penalty was later awarded to Ba when Roneel Kumar was fouled by Simione Tamanisau which Avinesh Waran scored the winner for Ba.
In other results, Nadi beat Tavua 1-0 while Navua beat Nadroga 2-nil.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso & Khusboo Singh |
Ba to battle Lautoka in NSL 29 April 2012
Ba and Lautoka soccer team will use today’s National Soccer League match as a build up towards Vodafone Fiji FACT.
This match will give coaches of both the teams to work out their final combinations.
Lautoka will be hosting Ba at Churchill Park at 3pm and you can catch the live commentary of this game on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Meanwhile at the same time Navua will be hosting Nadroga at Thomson Park while Tavua will take on Nadi at Garvey Park.
Story by: Khusboo Singh & Dhanjay Deo |
Ba to face Lautoka in NSL 24 April 2012
The Ba soccer team will be back in action after their 5-nil loss to AS Tefana in the last pool match of the O-League.
Ba will take on Lautoka and Tavua in the National Soccer League competition.
The Men in Black have only played three matches so far in the league.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Suva leads soccer league points table 22 April 2012
Suva beat Savusavu 3-0 at Ganilau Park this afternoon, Lautoka beat Navua 4-0 at Churchill Park, while Rewa beat Nadroga 6-0 at the National Stadium.
Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka
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Labasa holds Suva at home 22 April 2012
Suva and Labasa played to a nil-all in a National Soccer league match at Subrail Park last night.
Meanwhile at Ganilau Park today, Savusavu will face Suva at 3pm, Lautoka will battle it out against Navua at Churchill Park at 3pm, Rewa faces Nadroga at the National Stadium at 3 this afternoon.
Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka |
Labasa, Suva to use match as platform for Fiji Fact 21 April 2012
Labasa and Suva will want to win tonight to give them a confident platform for the Fiji Fact Tournament that starts next month.
The Babasiga Lions will be without some their senior players while Suva are seeking to bounce back with a win after last week’s loss to Lautoka.
The live commentary of the match between Labasa and Suva can be heard of our sister station radio Sargam at 7.00pm.
Story by: Aliki Bia
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Suva soccer to battle in North 18 April 2012
The Suva soccer team tours Vanua Levu this week in the National soccer league competition.
Suva will play Labasa on Saturday at Subrail Park and Savusavu on Sunday at Ganilau Park.
In other league matches this Sunday, Lautoka will play Navua at Churchill Park and Rewa is up against Nadroga at the National Stadium.
You can catch the live commentary of the Labasa and Suva match on our sister station, Radio Sargam at 6pm this Saturday.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Lautoka leads National Soccer League 16 April 2012
The Lautoka soccer team has climbed to the top of the National Soccer League table after ending Suva’s unbeaten run yesterday.
Lautoka won the match by two goals to one and now have 12 points.
Suva also has 12 points however they are behind on goal difference.
Rewa is third with 11 points after their match against Navua ended in a one-all draw.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Lautoka end Suva’s unbeaten run in NSL 15 April 2012
The Lautoka soccer team has ended Suva’s unbeaten run in the National Soccer League after they won the match by two goals to one this afternoon.
Host Lautoka managed to score first in the dying moments of the first half through Dave Ragigidai however Suva’s Nathan Shivan equalised just before half time.
Semesa Nakosia scored the winning goal through a free kick in the early stage of the 2nd half.
In another match the Rewa and Navua game ended in a one all draw.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Lautoka to miss two top players against Suva 15 April 2012
Lautoka soccer team will be without two of its top players against Suva in the National Soccer League competition today.
Defender, Poasa Bainivalu and stylish midfielder, Alvin Avinesh have not been cleared by the Fiji Football Association as yet.
Lautoka soccer President, Shalendra Prasad said they will have to wait for these two’s clearance.
The Lautoka and Suva match kicks off 3pm at Churchill Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
At Ratu Cakobau Park, Rewa will take on Navua at the same time.
Meanwhile, Labasa defeated Savusavu 2-nil yesterday at Subrail Park.
The Babasiga Lions scored the first goal through a spot kick by Nalinesh Reddy while Ajesh Narayan got the second goal for Labasa.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Labasa beat Savusavu in NSL 14 April 2012
Labasa soccer has defeated Savusavu 2-nil in the National Soccer League competition this afternoon.
The Babasiga Lions scored the first goal through a spot kick by Nalinesh Reddy while Ajesh Narayan got the second goal for Labasa.
Labasa now has eight points and sit fouth on the National Soccer League points table.
Meanwhile, two matches will be played at 3pm tomorrow.
Rewa will play Navua at Ratu Cakobau Park and Lautoka will take on Suva at Churchill Park.
You can catch the live commentary of the Suva-Lautoka match on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Lautoka awaits Fiji FA decision 13 April 2012
The Lautoka soccer team is hoping for a favorable decision from the Fiji Football Association in relation to two of its players.
Poasa Bainivalu and Alvin Avinesh are training with the Blues but these two players cannot play until the Fiji FA clears them.
Bainivalu is having problems with his transfer application where he had filed a late withdrawal to stay with Lautoka.
Alvin Avinesh who is a former Labasa player has served his suspension with the Babasiga Lions and is likely to play for Lautoka.
Lautoka will play Suva in the National soccer league competition this Sunday at Churchill park. The match kicks off 3pm and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Rewa drops bombshell 13 April 2012
Just weeks away from the Vodafone Fiji Fact and the defending champions, Rewa have dropped a bombshell.
Rewa has booted out midfielder, Kelepi Qaqa from its squad due to his unprofessional behavior.
This is a big blow to the Delta Tigers campaign to defend their title at home as according to the team officials, a few more players are on the verge of being dropped due to ill discipline.
Rewa is pooled with Suva, Nadi, Lautoka and Savusavu in the Vodafone Fiji Fact.
The first round of the matches will be played on the 6th of next month at Churchill Park while the tournament officially will kick off on the 10th at Ratu Cakobau park.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Former Labasa players to make Rewa debut 12 April 2012
Two former Labasa soccer players will make their debut for Rewa this week in the National Soccer League competition.
Ilisoni Logaivou and Kavaia Rawaqa switched districts in the transfer window but have not been able to play for the Delta Tigers till now due to national team commitments.
Along with these two players, Peniame Drova and Misaele Draunibaka will also be featuring for Rewa this week after finishing their duties with the National Under 23 team.
Rewa will play Navua at 3pm this Sunday at Ratu Cakobau Park.
At the same time at Churchill Park, Lautoka will host Suva and you can catch the commentary of this match on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
NSL matches postponed 02 April 2012
The National Soccer League matches this week have been postponed.
Fiji Football Association league board secretary, Jainendra Sukhu confirmed some players and their family members have been directly affected by the floods in Western Division.
He added they have no alternative but to postpone Ba vs Tavua and Nadroga vs Navua matches to a later date.
Sukhu said their prayers are with all those affected by the Mother Nature and pray for their quick recovery.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Suva soccer to do hard yards to maintain lead 28 March 2012
Suva soccer team will do all the hard yards this week to keep its unbeaten run in the National soccer league competition.
The Capital city side is the only unbeaten team so far and leads the points table with 12 points.
The 1-0 win over Rewa and the 6-0 thumping to Nadroga last week has given the Suva fans a lot to cheer for after a long time.
At 3pm this Sunday, Suva will play Lautoka at Churchill Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Suva on top after thrashing Nadroga 26 March 2012
Suva soccer team has claimed the first spot on the National soccer league points table after registering maximum points in its two matches over the weekend.
Suva thrashed Nadroga 6-0 yesterday while on Friday, Suva beat Rewa 1-0.
The Capital city team now has 12 points from four matches.
Meanwhile, in other matches Lautoka defeated Labasa 2-1 while Nadi and Navua played to a nil-all draw.
Lautoka had walloped Savusavu 5-0 on Saturday.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Lautoka thrash Savusavu 24 March 2012
National goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau scored two goals for Lautoka as they beat hosts Savusavu 5-0.
The former Rewa captain was in devastating form in the strikers position.
Kamal Hassan netted two goals also for the sugar city side to lead 4-0 at half time before Maika Waqa scored another goal through penalty in the second half.
Lautoka will try to repeat their performance against Labasa tomorrow at 1:30pm at Subrail Park.
In other games tomorrow Suva will host Nadroga at the National Stadium at 3pm while Navua will battle Nadi at Prince Charles Park at 3pm.
Story by: Akuila Cama |
10 men Suva beats Rewa 24 March 2012
A 10 men Suva side defeated Rewa 1-0 in the National soccer league last night.
Defender Samuela Vula was sent off in the dying stages of the first half.
Joseph Mishra scored for Suva in the second half which means Suva now has 9 points behind Rewa with 10 while the capital city side will host Nadroga at the National Stadium this Sunday.
If Suva beats Nadroga then they will overtake Rewa on the points table.
Meanwhile Savusavu will play Lautoka at 2pm today.
Story by: Akuila Cama |
Arch rivals to fight for unbeaten run 23 March 2012
The two arch rivals in local soccer, Rewa and Suva will be out to maintain their unbeaten record in the National Soccer League match tonight.
Both teams will be playing two matches this weekend and a win tonight will give them a chance to lead the National Soccer League points table.
Rewa has defeated Suva twice this year in the King Irvine Cup however the Capital City side only managed to win against the Delta Tigers in the Champions League.
The Rewa and Suva match will kickoff at 7pm at the National Stadium.
You can catch the live commentary on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Suva to face Rewa in NSL 21 March 2012
Lautoka, Suva and Rewa will be playing two matches each in the National Soccer League this weekend.
Arch rivals Suva and Rewa will play in the feature match for this week on Friday at 7pm.
You can catch the live commentary of this match on our sister station Radio Sargam.
On Sunday, Rewa will host Tavua in their second match while Suva will face Nadroga at National Stadium.
Both games will kickoff at 3pm.
Meanwhile, Lautoka will be traveling to the North this week to play Savusavu on Saturday at 2pm and Labasa on Sunday at 1.30pm.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Rewa - the team to beat in National Soccer League 19 March 2012
Rewa is the team to beat in the National soccer league competition as the Delta Tigers lead the points table with 10 points after round three.
Rewa beat Savusavu 3-0 yesterday and thrashed Labasa 5-0 on Friday.
Meanwhile, in other National soccer league matches, Labasa beat Navua 1-0 and Ba beat Nadi 3-2.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
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Rewa wallops Savusavu 18 March 2012
The Rewa soccer team has increased its lead in the National Soccer League points table after it hammered Savusavu 3-0.
Ratu Semi Deliga opened the account for the Delta Tigers and Epeli Saukuru found the net twice to put the final nail in the coffin.
Meanwhile in the other match played at Thompson Park, Labasa beat Navua 1-0.
Labasa was thrashed by Rewa 5-0 on Friday night.
Rewa leads the NSL points table followed by Suva and Ba.
Story by: Monish Nand |
Ba beats Nadi 17 March 2012
Ba soccer team defeated Nadi 3-2 in a tightly contested National Soccer League match this afternoon.
Ba was leading 3-0 for most of the play but Nadi made a huge comeback and scored two goals within minutes but it was the Men in Black that had the last say.
Ba now has six points from three matches.
Meanwhile two matches will be played tomorrow in the National Soccer League competition.
Labasa will play Navua at Thompson Park and Rewa will Savusavu at Ratu Cakobau Park.
Both matches will kick off at 3pm.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Tigers tame Babasiga Lions 17 March 2012
Rewa thumped Labasa 5-0 in an one sided affair last night in the National Soccer League competition.
The win has put Rewa on top of the points table with seven points.
Rewa’s five goals were scored by Lorima Dau, Iosefo Verevou, Pranil Kumar and Apisai Smith.
The Babasiga Lions just had no answer to the Rewa onslaught in heavy conditions at Ratu Cakobau Park.
Meanwhile also last night, Navua and Savusavu drew 1-1 and both teams now have a point each on the points table.
In the lone match today, Ba will host Nadi at Govind Park.
The match kicks off at 3pm and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Whites lead points table 12 March 2012
Suva soccer team leads the National Soccer League points table with six points after two rounds of games.
Suva beat Navua 3-1 yesterday.
In other matches played yesterday, Nadi shocked Lautoka with a 1-0 win while Ba beat Navua 2-1 at Thompson Park.
Nadi and Rewa have four points and sit second while Navua has not been able to register a single point after two matches.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
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Ba bounce back 11 March 2012
Ba soccer team bounced back after their loss to Rewa to beat Navua 2-1 in the National Soccer League match at Thompson Park.
Ba opened the scoring in the first Half through stylish midfielder, Malakai Tiwa.
The hosts came back strongly after the breather and equalized but Tiwa, who missed the game against Rewa proved to be the savior as he scored the winner to make it 2-1.
In the other matches played today, Nadi surprised Lautoka 1-0 with a first half goal from Veresa Toma while Suva maintained its winning form defeating Tavua 3-1 at National Stadium.
The Nadroga and Savusavu match had to be postponed after 7 Stallions players were kept under observation at the Labasa hospital last night due to a viral infection illness in the camp.
In the game played yesterday, Labasa held Nadroga to a 2-all draw and on Friday, Rewa shocked Ba 1-0.
Story by: Nitesh Raniga |
7 Nadroga soccer players under observation at Labasa hospital 11 March 2012
Seven Nadroga soccer players were kept under observation at the Labasa hospital last night due to a viral infection illness in the camp.
This has been confirmed by Nadroga Soccer President Dr. Dhiren Lal.
The Nadroga side was to face Savusavu in a National Soccer League match this afternoon and Lal confirmed that the match has been postponed.
National Football League board chairman, Shiek Ibrahim visited the hospital last night and later confirmed the postponement of Nadroga’s league fixture against Savusavu.
Ibrahim said when he visited the hospital four players were being attended by the doctors and was told that few after observation have been sent back to camp and there were few more to be attended.
Nadroga side is currently in Vanua Levu for their two encounters against Labasa and Savusavu.
The team played against Labasa yesterday afternoon and the match ended in a 2-all draw.
Meanwhile, at 3pm today Lautoka will host Nadi at Churchill Park, Suva will host Tavua at the National Stadium while at the same time Navua will host Ba at Thompson Park.
Story by: Praneeta Prakash |
Labasa holds Nadroga 10 March 2012
A penalty to Labasa in the dying moments of the National soccer league match against Nadroga saved the day for the Babasiga Lions as they managed to hold the Nadroga onslaught 2-2.
Labasa was leading 1-0 at half time when Under-20 player Apisai Sesawa found the back of the net in the second minute.
Nadroga replied in the second half and scored two goals through Vinit Singh and Isikeli Jeke Kele.
Few minutes from full time Labasa were awarded a penalty and Sesawa again scored to level the scores 2-all.
Nadroga will face Savusavu at 2pm tomorrow at Ganilau Park hoping to get maximum points.
Meanwhile, Rewa defeated Ba 1-0 last night.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Rewa shocks Ba 09 March 2012
The Rewa soccer team denied all odds to shock high flying Ba 1-0 at Govind Park in the feature match of the National Soccer League.
The Delta Tigers stepped up their performance from last week and scored the lone goal of the match in the 18th minute of the first half through Epeli Saukuru.
The men in black with the services of Osea Vakatalesau, Avinesh Waran Swamy, Tuimasi Manuca, Roneel Kumar and Alvin Singh tried hard to come back into the game after their classy win over Waitakere United 3-2 in the O-League but the man of the match performance by Reds goalkeeper Epeli Levaniceva denied them from finding the back of the net.
The visitors with Lorima Dau, Posiano Kalesito and Iosefo Verevou defended well throughout the match.
In the only match tomorrow, Labasa will host Nadroga at 2pm.
Story by: Nitesh Raniga |
Rewa expected to lift performance against Ba 08 March 2012
Rewa expects to lift their game when they face Ba tomorrow.
The Men in Black are riding high after their 3-2 win over
Waitakere United in the O-League.
Rewa coach Marika Rodu said they know what to expect from the home team but they have what it takes to contain them.
Ba will host Rewa at 7pm tomorrow and you can catch a live commentary of the game on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
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Nadro needs to do well 08 March 2012
Nadroga soccer team will invite problems if the team does not return with maximum points from its Northern Division matches in the National Soccer League competition.
Nadroga was thrashed 5-1 by Lautoka in the opening round and will now face Savusavu and Labasa this week.
Only the top eight teams from the National Soccer League will play in the Vodafone Fiji FACT and this now means that teams like Nadroga need to secure crucial points to avoid disappointment.
Meanwhile, in the feature match this week, Ba will host Rewa at 7pm tomorrow at Govind Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Toma ready to restore lost pride 07 March 2012
Nadi soccer team sensation Ratu Veresa Toma is aiming to restore lost pride for Nadi this year.
Ratu Veresa who scored some classic goals for Rewa to win some crucial tournaments recently has returned to play for Nadi this year and is looking to do the same for the Jetsetters.
He added the side’s performance has somewhat been on a see saw balance act for some years.
Meanwhile, Nadi will face Lautoka in the National Soccer League competition this Sunday at 3pm.
Story by: Ronal Deo
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Ba in for a double 06 March 2012
The Ba soccer team will play two matches in the National soccer league this weekend.
Ba hosts Rewa on Friday at 7pm and on Sunday Ba will travel to Thomson Park to face Navua at 3pm.
In other matches this week, Labasa will host Nadroga on Saturday at 2pm and on Sunday at 2pm Savusavu will play Nadroga at Ganilau Park, at 3pm Nadi faces Lautoka at Churchill Park and at the TFL Stadium Suva will play Tavua.
Story by: Ronal Deo
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Tamanisau aims to better his performance 06 March 2012
National soccer team goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau is aiming to better his performance after his first outing for his new found district.
The former Rewa captain scored on debut for Lautoka against Nadroga last week.
With Lautoka hosting the Fiji FACT this year, Tamanisau is urging the Sugar City fans to rally behind the boys in blue.
Fiji FA is yet to release the draws for this weekend’s National Soccer League matches.
Story by: Akuila Cama |
Most players lacking fitness says Sukhu 05 March 2012
Most soccer teams playing in the National Soccer League still lack fitness.
After the first round of league matches, Fiji FA National League Board secretary Jainendra Sukhu said by looking at the results of some matches, it is clear that coaches and team management need to work harder to lift their performances.
He added that the Ba soccer team is in top form and closer to them is Lautoka.
He also said many teams also lack finishing as players missed a number of goals during the league matches.
Meanwhile, Tavua leads the National Soccer League table standings with four points after playing two matches over the weekend.
Lautoka is in second place with 3 points and Suva holds third position.
The next round of matches will be played this weekend.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Tavua leads NSL points table 05 March 2012
The Tavua soccer team leads the National Football League points table with 4 points after defeating Savusavu 1-0 yesterday afternoon.
Tavua’s goal came from Jonas Naceva.
Lautoka and Suva have 3 points each, after Lautoka thrashed Nadroga 5-1 and Suva defeated Navua 2-1.
In other matches Rewa-Nadi and Tavua-Labasa drew 1-1.
Story by: Ronal Deo |
Lautoka hammers Nadroga 04 March 2012
The Lautoka soccer team hammered Nadroga 5-1 this afternoon in the National Soccer League competition.
Former Rewa and national team goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau also scored a goal on his debut for Lautoka.
Lautoka’s other four goals were shared by Arvindra Naidu, Semesa Nakosia and Dave Raqaqai.
At Prince Charles Park, Rewa and Nadi drew 1-1.
Rewa was leading 1-0 at half time through a Lorima Dau header but Uraia Loki pulled the equalizer in the second half.
Meanwhile, at Subrail Park, Labasa and Tavua drew 1-1.
In the lone match last night, Suva beat Navua 2-1.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Suva off to perfect start 03 March 2012
The Suva soccer team beat Navua 2-1 last night in the opening match of the National Soccer League competition.
This is the perfect start for coach Gurjeet Singh who will be working hard this year to bring victories to the capital city team.
Suva’s goals were scored by Waisake Navanigasau and Joseph Mishra while Navua’s lone goal was scored by Jesoni Takala.
Meanwhile, in the feature match at Prince Charles Park today, Nadi will host Rewa at 3.30pm and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Radio Sargam.
In other matches today, Labasa plays Tavua and Lautoka will take on Nadroga.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Smith cleared to play for Rewa 02 March 2012
Former Suva soccer utility player Apisai Smith has been cleared to feature for Rewa in the National Soccer League.
The Fiji Football Association made the decision earlier this afternoon after finding out there is no reason why Suva should hold Smith back.
Smith will be a sure starter for the delta Tigers against nadi tomorrow.
The Rewa and Nadi match will kick off at 3:30pm at Prince Charles park and you can catch the live commentary of the match on our sister station Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
National Soccer League to kick off tonight 02 March 2012
After nearly a month of delay, the National soccer league competition finally kicks off tonight with the Suva and Navua match at the TFL National stadium.
The match kicks off at 7.30 tonight.
In other matches, at Prince Charles park tomorrow, Nadi will play Rewa at 3.30pm and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
Also tomorrow, Labasa will host Tavua while Nadroga will play Lautoka at Lawaqa Park.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Navua without key players against Suva 01 March 2012
The Navua soccer team will take on Suva tomorrow in the National soccer league competition without many familiar faces who have been part of the side in the past years.
Missing from the line-up is goalkeeper, Ben Aminio and Pranil Chand while new president, Gopal Naidu and coach, Ramesh Chandra will be in the limelight for the first time since taking over the reigns from Anil Sharma.
Suva will play Navua at 7.30pm tomorrow at the TFL National stadium.
At 3.30pm this Saturday, Rewa will take on Nadi in the feature match and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
Drudru to debut for Suva 01 March 2012
Former Nadroga soccer mid-fielder, Samuela Drudru will be the one to watch when he debuts for Suva tomorrow in the National soccer league competition.
Drudru has been Nadroga's strongest arm in the previous years and his inclusion in the Suva team now is expected to bring in the much needed spark that has been missing for some time.
Suva will play Navua at 7.30pm tomorrow at the TFL National stadium.
Meanwhile, at 3.30pm this Saturday, Rewa will take on Nadi in the feature match and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
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Bainivalu to debut for Nadi 29 feb 2012
Upcoming defender Poasa Bainivalu will debut for the Nadi soccer team against Rewa this Saturday in the Fiji Sun, GP Batteries National Soccer League competition.
19 year old Bainivalu who led his Central College Under 19 soccer team to win its first ever secondary schools soccer championship last year, also cemented his place in the Lautoka soccer team as one of their top defenders.
The first round of matches will see Nadi hosting Rewa at Prince Charles Park this Saturday at 3.30pm with the live commentary on Radio Sargam.
Other matches will see Tavua up against Labasa and Savusavu, Suva will host Navua and Lautoka will play Nadroga.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
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Labasa soccer response on duo 29 Feb 2012
The Rewa soccer team will know by this afternoon whether they can field two former Labasa soccer players in Saturday's National soccer league match against Nadi.
The Fiji Football Association has received a response from Labasa football in relation to Kavaia Rawaqa and Ilisoni Logaivou's case.
The Labasa soccer association is not releasing the two players claiming both players are still contracted with the Babasiga Lions.
The Nadi and Rewa match kicks off at 3.30pm this Saturday at Prince Charles Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Radio Sargam.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
NSL to kick off this weekend 28 Feb 2012
The feature match of the Fiji Sun, GP Batteries National Soccer League competition could be played this Saturday.
League Board Secretary Jainendra Sukhu said they do not want this match to clash with the Ba and Waitakere United O-League match which will be played on Sunday at Govind Park.
He added arrangements are now being made for the official opening of league to be done on Saturday at Prince Charles Park followed by the Rewa and Nadi match.
In other national soccer league matches this week, Tavua will be hosted by Labasa and Savusavu, Suva will take on Navua and Nadroga will play Lautoka.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo |
5 likely to debut for Rewa 27 Feb 2012
Five renowned soccer players are highly likely to debut for Rewa in the opening round of the GP Batteries, Fiji Sun National Soccer League this week.
Rewa Soccer Association has got the clearance of Navua midfielder Pranil Kumar and now is waiting for the release of Suva’s Apisai Smith and Labasa’s Taione Kerevanua, Ilisoni Logaivou and Kavaia Rawaqa.
Meanwhile, Lautoka’s Poasa Banivalu has been cleared to feature for Nadi this week.
In the National Soccer League matches this week: Nadi will play Rewa, Tavua will be hosted by Labasa and Savusavu, Nadroga will play Lautoka and Suva will host Navua.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
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