The President of New Zealand Fiji Football Incorporated (NZFFI), Sachin Dutt, has praised his teams for their remarkable performances in the Pacific Community Cup, which concluded in Lautoka on Sunday. Dutt highlighted that both the Auckland All Stars and Manukau All Stars served as exemplary representatives of NZFFI, both making it to the final for the second consecutive year.
In the final match, the Auckland All Stars triumphed over the Manukau All Stars with a score of 2-0, marking a historic achievement as they became the first overseas team to secure the Pacific Community Cup title on Fijian soil.
Dutt expressed immense pride in his teams’ accomplishments, offering his congratulations to the players, officials, and sponsors. He noted the significance of witnessing both teams compete in the final in their homeland. “I am incredibly thankful to all my executives and board members for their unwavering support,” Dutt remarked, acknowledging Neelesh Ram, Robert Khan, and Jagdish Lal for their contributions.
Additionally, Dutt expressed his gratitude to the sponsors of both teams, emphasizing that their generosity played a crucial role in making this achievement possible. He also thanked team officials Bobby Khan and Kartik Reddy for their dedication to the welfare and motivation of the players.
Finally, Dutt extended thanks to the AUFFI Australia for organizing such a well-managed tournament and appreciated the support and hospitality of the Fiji Football Association. With their recent victory, the Auckland All Stars have now clinched the Pacific Cup title for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting their dominance in the competition.
This jubilant celebration of teamwork and community spirit underlines the potential for future successes in Pacific football, promoting a hopeful outlook for the development of the sport in the region.
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