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Finau, Vakatalesau Given Clearance to Play for Blues

The Shop and Save Lautoka soccer team received a timely boost ahead of the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants campaign as New Zealand based Peni Finau and Osea Vakatalesau joined the side today. President Salen Prasad sa

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FFA To Do Random Drug Tests

The Fiji Football Association will do random drug tests on players taking part in the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. Fiji FA Chief Executive Bob Kumar said each day, close to five players will be t

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Flag Bearer Undecided for Olympics

Team Fiji has not decided who will be the Flag bearer during the Beijing Olympics. FASANOC President Vidhya Lakhan said the executives will meet sometime this week to decide who is the best athlete to be given the honou

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National Stadium’s No.1 Ground Not Ready

The National Stadium's number one ground is not ready yet to host the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants soccer tournament which starts on Thursday. Fiji FA's Grounds Committee Chairman Faiyaz Ali said more work

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Lotawa Named in Auckland Squad

Nadi rugby wing Watisoni Lotawa, today, will try to help Auckland retain the Ranfurly Shield. Lotawa has been named in the Auckland side by Coach Pat Lam for the match against North Otago in Oamaru. He played quite well

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Suva Appoints New Captain for BOG

The Suva soccer team will have a new captain in this year's FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. Association President Maritino Nemani and Coach Allen Jesoni appointed their playmaker from Vanuatu, S

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Suva Appoints New Captain for BOG

The Suva soccer team will have a new captain in this year's FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. Association President Maritino Nemani and Coach Allen Jesoni appointed their playmaker from Vanuatu, S

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Sprint Queen Sets Goal for Olmpics

Fiji's sprint queen Makelesi Bulikiobo has set her goals for the Beijing Olympics. Bulikiobo at this stage has only qualified to run in the 400 meters events in Athletics competition but she continues her aim for a

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Kumar Given ITC to Play for Ba in BOG

Good news for the Vodafone Ba soccer team and officials! The Fiji Football Association this afternoon announced that Ba's top New Zealand based midfielder - Roneel Kumar has finally received his International Transf

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Injury Changes Fijiana Squad

With only a day before the Fijiana team depart for the Oceania World Cup 7s qualifiers in Samoa, one change has been made to the initial squad. Team management have today confirmed that Unaisi Vatuvili is injured and Ta

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Sports Councils Ups Security for B.O.G

The Fiji Sports Council has made it clear that it will not tolerate bad behaviour during the four day of the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. Chairman Paul Yee said security officers will be employed

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Copeland Misses Out on Beijing Olympics

Fiji top javelin thrower, Leslie Copeland's dream of competing at this year's Olympics has been dashed. Copeland competed in his last qualifying event over the weekend at the Gold Coast in Australia, but failed

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Nasiganiyavi Shines in Australia

Fiji born Ratu Nasiganiyavi is going to be a star, if he continues to shine in Australia. Nasiganiyavi yesterday ran in four tries for his Randwick club as they thrashed West Harbor by 63 points to 24 in a club competit

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Labasa/Navua Lead Pools After Round 1

The Vodafone Labasa and Southern Forest Navua have taken the lead in their respective Pools after the first round of the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. The Babasiga Lions head Pool One after beatin

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Two Way Race For Fiji 7s Coach Position

It is a two way battle for who will be in charge of the Digicel Fiji 7's team to defend the Melrose Cup in March and also lead Fiji's campaign in the IRB 7s series. Fijivillage had received confirmation that for

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Two Way Race For Fiji 7s Coach Position

It is a two way battle for who will be in charge of the Digicel Fiji 7's team to defend the Melrose Cup in March and also lead Fiji's campaign in the IRB 7s series. Fijivillage had received confirmation that for

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Tavua Coach Blames Ground Conditions for Loss

Tavua soccer coach Lambert Sarju has blamed the conditions of Thompson Park for his side's opening round loss to Navua in the FMF/Blue Gas battle of the Giants soccer tournament. Sarju said the game should not have

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Navua Kicks Off BOG With a Win

Fiji Fact Champion Southern Forest Navua have kicked off their FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants on a winning note with a 2-0 win against Tavua at Thompson Park. It was the first game in a tournament to be hosted by Nav

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Nadroga in 5-Point Lead

The Nadroga rugby team has opened a 5 point lead in the Digicel points table after yesterday's 48-13 win against Tavua. The Stallions now lead with 27 points and is followed by Suva at second place with 22 points.

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Rewa, Navua Favourites in Todays BOG Clash

The Rewa and Southern Forest Navua soccer teams will go into this afternoon's FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants opening round as favourites to win on their respective home grounds. Rewa, who will take on Nadi at Rt

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