FOOTBALL excitement will fill Lawaqa Park this weekend as the FMSA Tebara Halal Meats Muslim Inter-District Championship (IDC) 2025 kicks off tomorrow. Organized by the Fiji Muslim Sports Association, this three-day event will feature 14 district teams competing across four pools, offering free entry for all spectators.
The tournament will commence at 8 AM on Friday, with several exciting matches lined up. The opening fixtures include Cuvu taking on Navua in Pool B and Drasa meeting Nasinu. At 9:15 AM, Ba will face Rewa in Pool C, while Varavu takes on Maro at the same time on a different ground. The morning session will wrap up with Maigania competing against Sabeto in Pool D at 10:30 AM.
Matches will pause during the Jumah Salaah break at noon, resuming at 1:30 PM when Suva faces Valelevu in Pool A, and Drasa meets Cuvu in Pool B. Following this, at 2:45 PM, Navua will battle Nasinu, and at 4 PM, Varavu will clash with Rewa. The evening matches will feature Nadi against Maigania in Pool D at 6:30 PM and Ba facing Maro in Pool C at 7:45 PM, with the day concluding with Lautoka going head-to-head against Valelevu at 9 PM.
On Easter Saturday, the action will kick off with an U17 schools competition at 8:15 AM, featuring Kamil Muslim College versus Nadi U17. Additional matches throughout the day will lead into the quarterfinal rounds starting at 3:30 PM and the evening’s finals expected to start at 2:30 PM on Sunday.
This tournament highlights the competitive spirit and community engagement within the region, offering both players and fans a celebratory atmosphere of camaraderie and sportsmanship. It reflects the growing interest in football among local communities, similar to other successful events organized by the Fiji Muslim Sports Association, such as the recent Tebara Hardware Muslim Futsal IDC 2024, which also showcased impressive participation and talent.
Overall, the IDC 2025 promises to foster community spirit and showcase athletic prowess, making it an event not to be missed.
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