Kickoff Frenzy: The 2024 Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup Begins!

Labasa, the Inter District champions, is 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. The highly anticipated game will start at 4:30 PM, showcasing not only Labasa’s impressive legacy but also the presence of some notable guest players in the USA squad.

Following the opening match, the official ceremony marking the start of the tournament will take place. The event promises to deliver a thrilling day of football, with Navua, a steadily improving local district, going head-to-head with the talented AuFFI All Stars at 6:15 PM. Additionally, national league victors Rewa will challenge the defending champions, the Auckland All Stars, in what is expected to be the highlight match of Day 1 at 7:30 PM. The day’s action will be rounded off with Lautoka, recent champions of Fiji FACT and the Battle of Giants, squaring off against last season’s runners-up, Manukau All Stars, at 8:45 PM.

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

Here’s the full schedule for the tournament:

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
– 10:30 AM – Semifinal 2
– 3:00 PM – Grand Final

This tournament presents an exciting opportunity for local teams to showcase their talents and compete against prestigious opponents. The camaraderie and competition emanating from this event could foster greater community spirit and bolster the popularity of football in the region.