The National Football League is set to kick off this weekend with several exciting matches, including a much-anticipated clash at HFC Bank Stadium where Suva will host Ba on Sunday at 3 PM.
Ba’s new head coach Ronil Kumar has openly declared aspirations for the team, emphasizing the need to focus on the bigger picture. He stated, “I told the boys we have to set a goal to achieve something bigger, so this year we need to go for the OFC-League.” His approach has already begun taking shape, with the return of four key players: Penisoni Tirau, Etonia Dogalau, Sailasa Ratu, and Samuela Navoce, all of whom are part of the national training squad.
The rivalry between Suva and Ba adds excitement to the opening weekend, especially as Suva’s president, Nitin Singh, has rallied fans to support their team, acknowledging Ba’s strong historical performances. Ba has won the National Premier League title an impressive 21 times, while Suva has claimed the championship four times, the latest being in 2020.
In addition to the Suva-Ba match, fans can look forward to notable fixtures on Sunday as Tavua takes on Nadi at Garvey Park, Navua competes against Nadroga at Lawaqa Park, and Rewa faces Labasa at Ratu Cakobau Park. With multiple matches scheduled for the opening weekend, excitement is building for local football enthusiasts.
This season marks a hopeful time for teams and supporters as they embark on a journey through the league. The focus on community support and the return of key players promise to create an engaging atmosphere for all football fans in the region.
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