Kickoff Excitement: Pacific Community Cup Set to Ignite!

Inter District champions Labasa are set to kick off the 2024 Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup in Lautoka with an exciting match against the USA All Stars on Thursday, November 28, starting at 4:30 PM. This opening clash is anticipated to be thrilling, showcasing Labasa’s champion pedigree alongside some outstanding guest players from the USA team.

Following the opening match, the tournament’s official launch will take place. In the second match of the day, Navua, known for their consistent and improving performance, will go up against the talented AuFFI All Stars at 6:15 PM.

The feature match on Day 1 will see National League champions Rewa going head-to-head with the defending champions, the Auckland All Stars, at 7:30 PM. Closing out the day’s matches, Lautoka, champions of both the Fiji FACT and Battle of Giants, will face last season’s runners-up, Manukau All Stars, at 8:45 PM.

The tournament will continue with group matches on Friday and Saturday, culminating in semifinals and the grand final on Sunday.

Here is the full fixture schedule:

**Thursday, November 28:**
– 4:30 PM: Labasa vs USA All Stars
– 6:15 PM: Navua vs AuFFI All Stars
– 7:30 PM: Rewa vs Auckland All Stars
– 8:45 PM: Lautoka vs Manukau All Stars

**Friday, November 29:**
– 4:30 PM: Auckland All Stars vs USA All Stars
– 5:45 PM: Labasa vs Rewa
– 7:00 PM: AuFFI All Stars vs Manukau All Stars
– 8:15 PM: Lautoka vs Navua

**Saturday, November 30:**
– 3:00 PM: Rewa vs USA All Stars
– 4:15 PM: Navua vs Manukau All Stars
– 5:30 PM: Labasa vs Auckland All Stars
– 6:45 PM: Lautoka vs AuFFI All Stars

**Sunday, December 1:**
– 9:00 AM: Semifinal 1 (Winner GA vs Runner-up GB)
– 10:30 AM: Semifinal 2 (Winner GB vs Runner-up GA)
– 3:00 PM: Grand Final

The anticipation surrounding this tournament is palpable, and with such strong teams participating, fans can look forward to an action-packed event filled with exceptional talent and competitive spirit. This year’s Pacific Community Cup promises to bring communities together to celebrate the sport they love.