The Extra Supermarket Rewa football team faces a challenging path in the 2025 OFC (Oceania Football Confederation) Men’s Champions League. Representing Fiji, they find themselves in Group A alongside reigning champions from New Zealand, Tahiti, and New Caledonia. Meanwhile, Group B is comprised of elite teams from Vanuatu, OFC Qualifying, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
The group allocations were announced yesterday at the OFC Home of Football, known as Te Kahu o Kiwa, located in Auckland, New Zealand.
In preparation for the championship, three teams will compete in the Champions League qualifying tournament set to take place in the Cook Islands from February 8 to February 14, 2025. The participating teams include Royal Puma FC from American Samoa, Vaipuna SC from Samoa, and Tupapa Maraerenga FC from the Cook Islands. The ultimate victor of this qualifying event will earn a place in the OFC Men’s Champions League, which will be hosted in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from March 30 to April 12.
This tournament presents an exciting opportunity for the teams involved, as they not only aim to secure a spot in the Champions League but also get exposure and experience in international competitions. Rewa’s participation signifies the growth of football in Fiji and sets the stage for the team’s bright future.
Overall, while the competition will be fierce, this could serve as a rallying moment for Fiji’s football community, uniting fans and players alike in support of their journey through the tournament.
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