Navua has secured the 2024 Digicel U16 Southern Division title with four rounds remaining in the competition, showcasing their impressive performance throughout the season. In a crucial match held today at the Fiji FA headquarters in Vatuwaqa, Navua faced off against Rewa, finishing the game in a 2-2 draw. This outcome ensured Navua’s position as the regional champions.
Entering the match, Navua needed only a single point to clinch the title, while Rewa was under pressure to win in order to keep their championship hopes alive. Rewa’s captain, Avishaan Chand, opened the scoring with a spectacular 30-yard free-kick in the 15th minute, giving them a 1-0 lead at halftime. However, Navua rallied in the second half, netting two goals to take control of the match. Despite a late equalizer from Rewa’s Pita Rabo Jnr, it was not enough to change the outcome.
This achievement highlights Navua’s consistency and resilience, and their fans can look forward to the team continuing to build on this success in the remaining rounds. The championship victory is a promising sign for the future of Navua’s U16 program and a testament to the development of young football talent in Fiji.
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