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Ba gears up for tough Skipper Cup quarter-final clash with Naitasiri

Ba gears up for tough Skipper Cup quarter-final clash with Naitasiri

By Iliana Biutu
15/10/2025

The Ba men’s team is gearing up for their Skipper Cup quarter-final clash against Naitasiri on Saturday, fully aware of the tough challenge that lies ahead.

Speaking to fijivillage Sports, team manager Pita Matakitoga says preparations have been intense throughout the week as the players remain focused and determined to deliver a strong performance this weekend.

Matakitoga says despite their loss to Naitasiri last week in the final round of the competition, the team believes that with discipline and teamwork, they can perform well in the quarter-final.

Ba will meet Naitasiri at Lawaqa Park at 1pm Saturday.

In other quarter-final matches, Nadroga will face Malolo at 3pm Saturday at Lawaqa Park, Lautoka will take on Tailevu at Churchill Park at 1pm Saturday, while Suva will play Nadi at 3pm at the same venue.

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