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Lautoka City Council wants to host Fijian Drua’s match at Churchill Park

Lautoka City Council wants to host Fijian Drua’s match at Churchill Park

By Dhanjay Deo
20/04/2022
Lautoka City Council CEO Mohammed Anees Khan. [Image: Parliament of Fiji]

Lautoka City Council CEO, Mohammed Anees Khan says they want to host at least one match of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua at Churchill Park.

While speaking before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Khan says international sports competition organisers have shown interest in hosting matches at Churchill Park.

He says the Fiji Rugby Union has shown interest to host international test matches for the Flying Fijians and they are also negotiating to host the Pacific Nations Cup at Churchill Park.

Khan says the Fiji Football Association has also shown interest in hosting the OFC Under 16 Qualifications in Lautoka.

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