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Labasa to host 2025 BOG after 23 years

Labasa to host 2025 BOG after 23 years

By Mansi Chand
26/06/2025
Photo: File

Labasa will host the full Battle of the Giants tournament this August at Subrail Park for the first time in 23 years, following a finalised agreement between the Fiji Football Association and the Labasa Town Council.

A meeting was held at the Labasa Town Council Chambers, where both parties discussed the logistical and operational arrangements to ensure the successful staging of one of Fiji's premier football tournaments.

Fiji FA Chief Executive Officer, Mohammed Yusuf expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration between the Association and the Council.

Yusuf says they’re excited to bring the BOG tournament back to Labasa.

He says Subrail Park has always been a passionate football venue and hosting the tournament will give fans in the Northern Division a chance to witness top-tier football on their home ground.

Labasa Town Council Special Administrator Chairman, Paul Jaduram also reaffirmed the Council’s full backing for the event.

Jaduram says they are proud to partner with the Association to bring the tournament back to Labasa.

The first round of the BOG will be played from August 1st to the 3rd.

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