football
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Ivan Kumar’s left-back form anchors Bula FC’s rise to OFC Pro League top four
Ivan Kumar has become the bedrock of Bula FC’s breakout season, blending rugged defense with surprising wing play. As a pivotal run in Auckland looms, his evolving left-back role is helping the Fijian club surge toward the top four—even as fitness questions test the squad. A defining stretch awaits, with Kumar’s form shaping Bula’s fate.
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Former Ba midfielder Tuimasi Manuca, Fiji international, dies after cancer battle
Beloved Ba football icon Tuimasi Manuca has died after a battle with cancer. A fixture on the pitch and a devoted community figure, his legacy in Ba and Fiji football will be felt for years to come.
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Auckland FC edge South Melbourne 3-2 to stay atop the table
Drama at the Four R Stadium as Auckland FC cling to the top with a 3-2 victory over South Melbourne, aided by a late winner after a red-card turning point. The match swung wildly and kept the title race on a knife-edge. Bula FC also edged a 1-0 win at home.
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Bula FC’s youth surge shows Fiji’s grassroots development paying off, says former Fiji coach Rob Sherman
Rob Sherman, the former Fiji coach, hails Bula FC as proof that Fiji’s grassroots development is bearing fruit. A wave of young players rising through club pathways could mean a stronger domestic game and a healthier regional talent pool.
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Bula FC to Host South Melbourne at Govind Park in Ba After Historic Home Win, Aiming for Top-Four in OFC Pro League
Buoyant after a breakthrough home performance, Bula FC host South Melbourne in a pivotal OFC Pro League clash at Govind Park. With rotation likely and a tight schedule, the Ba side aims to maintain momentum and precision under lights tonight.
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Moana Pasifika to withdraw from Super Rugby Pacific next season amid ownership and financial turmoil
Moana Pasifika faces a watershed moment as they reportedly won’t contest Super Rugby Pacific next season, a move that could reshape the competition. Behind the scenes, financial struggles and leadership shifts are fueling questions about the franchise’s future.
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Tevita Waranivalu nets first professional OFC Pro League goal for Tahiti United at Suva’s HFC Bank Stadium
Tevita Waranivalu’s first OFC Pro League goal marks a turning point for the Fijian midfielder at Tahiti United. From adapting to life in Tahiti to guiding younger teammates, this milestone hints at more big moments as the club pursues its goals in the competition.
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Ba FA raises $50,000 in Fiji fundraiser to professionalise operations and boost player welfare
Ba Football Association has secured a $50,000 fundraising boost to push toward professionalising its operations and boosting player welfare, backed by a broad wave of community support. The win comes as the club gears up for bigger plans to strengthen its future.
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Germain Haewegene’s Hat-Trick Powers Tahiti United to 5-1 Rout of Solomon Kings in OFC Pro League
Tahiti United flipped the script in Suva, storming back from a first-half deficit to crush Solomon Kings FC 5-1 behind a Germain Haewegene hat-trick. Elsewhere, late drama gifts South Island a 2-1 win over Vanuatu United and a shake-up in the OFC Pro League standings.
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Drua Seek Home-Field Lift as Cyclone Disruption Hits Prep for Western Force Clash in Lautoka
After a trying week for the Fijian Drua, a home showdown in Lautoka could lift more than the scoreboard. Glen Jackson is calling for a big crowd to back a side playing for communities still rebuilding—and FIFA’s new staffing rules could accelerate opportunities for women coaches across Oceania.