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Soccer League opening round called off

The Fiji Football Association has decided to call off the opening round of the National Soccer League scheduled to be played at Subrail Park and Churchill Park this weekend. A decision whether the Pillay Garments Champ

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Cement shortage may delay stadium opening

The opening of the new ANZ stadium could be delayed. The Fiji Sports Council had planned the new stadium will be ready by 31st March next year but work can get held up. CEO, Litiana Loabuka said work at the stadium ha

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Rewa President may step down

Rewa soccer President, Nigel Khan has hinted he will step down in their AGM next month. Fijivillage understands current Vice President, Nazil Buksh will take over the reins. Rewa soccer has also secured the release of

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New National stadium to be known as ANZ Stadium

The new National stadium will be known as the ANZ stadium. ANZ Pacific now has the naming rights of the stadium as they will provide $879,000 of sponsorship to the Fiji Sports Council for the next three years.

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Fiji Mens Hockey team captain in doubt

The Fiji men's hockey team faces a major setback ahead of the World League round 1 final against Papua New Guinea tomorrow as Captain Hector Smith Jnr is in doubt for the match. Smith picked up an injury on his

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3 Nigerians likely for Suva in CVC

Three Nigerian players are likely to feature for Suva in the final clash of the Pillay’s Garment Champion Versus Champion series. Coach, Gurjeet Singh is keeping his option wide open on the combination of play

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Fiji Mens Hockey Team thrashes Vanuatu

The Fiji Men's Hockey team continue their fine form in the Federation of International hockey league and Oceania Pacific Cup after a comprehensive 17-2 victory over Vanuatu yesterday.  This result was the h

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Raqata likely as striker for Suva

Do not be surprised if you see current Suva soccer goalkeeper, Emori Raqata starts as a striker against Ba this Sunday in the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion match. Coach, Gurjeet Singh said he now has an op

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FRU’s Special General Meeting called off

The Fiji Rugby Union's Special General Meeting which was supposed to take place this Saturday has been called off. Amongst other things the disappointing performance of the Flying Fijians in the Europe tour and

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Fiji hockey teams dominate

The Fiji men's and women's hockey teams are dominating the World league and Oceania Pacific Cup. The Fiji women's team beat Australia Country 3-1 on penalty strokes this afternoon. The Fiji men's

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Cloud of doubt hangs on 4 players

A cloud of doubt hangs on three Ba players and a Suva soccer player whether they will be playing in the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion match this week. Osea Vakatalesau, Abu Zahid, Avinesh Waran and Simion

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Fiji Women’s hockey team defeats Australia Country

The Fiji Women's hockey team defeated Australia Country 3-1 on Penalty strokes this afternoon in the Oceania Pacific Cup and World League round 1. Meanwhile in the match that is now underway the Fiji Mens team i

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Fiji women have a plan in place

The clash between two unbeaten hockey sides is currently underway as the Fiji women's team is taking on Australian Country. National women's coach Shaun Corrie said there is a plan in place to contain the hi

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FNRL await players eligibility rule

The Fiji National Rugby League is eagerly awaiting the ruling from the Rugby League International Federation Board on the new rules of player eligibility. The new eligibility rule will allow players playing for tier

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Maikali to appear before Fiji Football board

Suva soccer defender, Simione Maikali will this afternoon appear before the Fiji Football board in regards to a discipline issue. Maikali is one of four players charged after the IDC final where the match was abando

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Fiji men’s hockey side beat Australian country team

The national hockey sides is continuing their superb form in the Federation of International hockey league and Oceania Pacific cup as they have remained unbeaten after day four of competition. Our men’s team b

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Son of soccer great likely to play for Ba

Former Ba soccer great, Bimal Sami’s son, Junior Naren Rao is highly likely to play for the Men in Black in the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion match this week. Rao who is in the National Under 20 squa

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No outcome yet on incidents at IDC final

It is two months after the Courts IDC and soccer fans are still waiting for the outcome of the investigation surrounding the incidents of the final between Ba and Suva. The four players involved were charged but they pl

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Men’s hockey side in for tough fixture

The Fiji men's hockey side is expected to face stiff competition from the Australian country team when they meet today in the Federation of International Hockey League and Oceania Pacific Cup. Fiji has won both

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Elder still coming to terms with golden achievement

Fiji’s young power lifting sensation Isaiah Elder is still coming to terms with his golden achievement over the weekend. The 16-year-old Marist Brothers High School student broke two records in the sub-junior divi

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