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Fiji not yet a Million !
Low birth rate and mi-
gration are prime reasons
behind minimal increase in
Fiji’s population which is
yet to reach a million mark.
The Fijian total popu-
lation stands at 884,887
compared to 837,271 in the
2007 census. This is an in-
crease of 47,616 or 5.7 per
cent. The average annual
population growth is 0.6
per cent, due to low birth
rates and out migration.
The Fiji Bureau of Sta-
tistics has completed the
2017 Census and has pub-
lished detailed and updated
statistics on Fiji’s popula-
tion and population dis-
tribution by age, sex and
geographical location. The
Census also contains statis-
tics on unemployment, fi-
nancial inclusion and other
demographic categories.
The median age of popu-
lation is 27.5 years. This
means that half of our pop-
ulation is below the age of
27.5 years. 69 per cent of
Fiji’s population is below
the age of 40.
Men make up 50.7 per
cent of the population
while women make up
49.3 percent. While the
proportion of males was
higher below the age of 59
years, the female popula-
tion was higher in the age
groups above 60, indi-
cating greater female lon-
gevity.
55.9 percent of Fiji’s
population reside in urban
areas, an increase from
50.7 percent in 2007. The
urban population stood at
494,252, an increase of
69,406 (16.3%) from 2007.
This is attributed to exten-
sion of town boundaries
and also due to movement
of people from rural to ur-
ban areas.
44.1 percent of Fiji’s
population reside in rural
areas, down from 49.3 per-
cent in 2007. Rural popu-
lation stood at 390,635, a
decline of 21,790 (5.3%)
from 2007.
Unemployment rate
was down to 4.5 percent,
the lowest recorded in 20
years. This is lower than
the 5.5 percent unemploy-
ment rate estimated from
the 2015-2016 Employ-
ment and Unemployment
Survey.
The Labour Force Partic-
ipation Rate (labour force/
population aged over 15
years) is 57.1 per cent. 62.7
per cent of the population
aged 15 years and older re-
ported to having bank ac-
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standing on a brass plate at Girmit Centre in Lautoka as part of the Namaste Pacifika
program. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
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JANUARY, 2018 LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS 05
Street vacuum cleaner tucks for municipal councils
Major developments

for Sugar City

Sanjay Goundar

Major development projects undertaken by the Lautoka City Council will

Local Government Minister Praveen Bala with executives of the Lautoka, Nadi and Suva City Council in front of the new vacuum cleaner trucks. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Zareena Bi
In a bid to ensure cleanliness in towns and cities the Ministry of Local Government, Hous-
ing and Environment has started the initiative of introducing street vacuum cleaner trucks for
municipalities.
Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment Praveen Bala handed over the
four trucks costing government $850,000 to the Lautoka City Council, Nadi Town Council and
the Suva City Council in Lautoka on December 27 last year.
“This investment is seen as a way forward in advancing our Towns and Cities operations by
having the right machines as these machines have four features; sweeper, vacuum dust, sprayer
and reduce the dust.
“Councils can also use the trucks to water gardens which has 9,000 liter capacity tank and I
am also told that they can attend to fire cases as well, provided we have the trained staff as well.
“Introduction of the street vacuum cleaner trucks shall not be limited to these Councils, more
machines will be brought in for other Councils as well.”
The Minister requested the respective council workers to get well trained and be familiar with
the machines so that they can help in keeping the environment clean and the lifetime of the
machines is guaranteed.
He added that from the coming year, 2018 these machines will play a key role in up-keeping
the respective Towns and Cities.
Mr Bala stressed that the public needs to change the attitude and behavior so that littering and
indiscriminate dumping become socially unacceptable practice.
“I also humbly request the shopkeepers not to broom the dust onto the footpath in front of
their shops or in to the kerbs and channels.
“I appeal to you all to keep your town and cities clean by disposing all rubbish properly.”
further uplift the image of the Sugar City this year.
LCC chief executive officer Jone Nakauvadra revealed that projects such as
the much awaited Olympic size swimming pool and the new indoor sporting
facility are expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Mr Nakauvadra informed that the civil works for the swimming pool at
Lautoka’s Botanical Garden has finished and the actual construction process
will start soon.
He revealed that government has already given the council $1.75million for
the project and more funding is expected from them this year.
“Another major project which will boost sporting activities in the city is the
new 1000 seating capacity gymnasium.
“This indoor sports facility will enable various sporting bodies to host their
tournaments in an enclosed environment.
“Along with sports the gymnasium will provide a much better environment
for various other organisations to host their functions.
“Things are now being finalised before the project gets undertaken this year
for the betterment of the western division as a whole.”
He added that a new hall project will also start at Churchill Park in the next
few months’ time.
The mezzanine floor project is expected to get underway during the Easter
holidays in March this year.
Nakauvadra informed that the back upper portion of the main concrete pa-
vilion at Churchill Park will be converted into a hall.
He emphasized that once the project is over Churchill Park will have a hall
of its own to host meetings and other events.

LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL TO ALL RATESPAYERS OF LAUTOKA CITY

LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL
1. 2018 RATE LEVY
In compliance with section 72 of the Local Government Act, Cap 125 notice is hereby given that the Council in pursuance to
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR YEAR - 2018
Part IX of the said Act has struck the following rates (VAT exclusive) for the year 2018 and will be levied on the unimproved
capital value (UCV) of all rateable land within the Lautoka City Municipal boundary:
All business operators operating business within the boundaries of Lautoka City Council are reminded
• General Rates - 0.8595 cents in the dollar that "Business License Fees" for the year 2018 is due for payment from January 1, 2018.
• Special Rates - 0.6669 cents in the dollar
• Agricultural Rates - 0.185 cents in the dollar
Kindly contact council's Town Ranger Department on Telephone 6660433, Extension 126 & 145, to get
Please note that the above rate levies are subject to 9% Value Added Tax (VAT). the correct amount payable by your business and ensure that the following documents are submitted
with your fees:
2. DISCOUNT ON 2018 RATES
• 7% Discount on 2018 rates if fully settled between January 01, 2018 to February 28, 2018.
1) Clearance from National Fire Authority (N.F.A)
3. CASHIER OPENING HOURS (Jan 1st – Feb 28th)
• Monday to Friday - 8.00 am to 5.00 p.m 2) Clearance from Occupational Health & Safety Services (O.H.S)
• Saturday - 9.00 am to 1.00 p.m

Kindly visit our office or call us on 666 0433 ext 119,120, 121 or email us on rates@lcc.com.fj
(JONE NAKAUVADRA)
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06 NEWS JANUARY, 2018 JANUARY, 2018 NEWS 07
EDITORIAL COMMENT
New school year begins
Vital assistance for students Essential funding for ICare Home
Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation in partnership with Western
After close to eight weeks of school holidays and mer- Charity Alliance handed $5,000 to ICare, a love home in Lau-
ry making it’s back to usual business for school students toka recently.
across the country. “When we care, we transform behaviours and talents, when
The new school term officially began on January 15. we transform, we change lives and these are the lives of the
It may be the final primary school year for some; final venerable, the untouched and the disadvantaged, said the
secondary school year for others and the first ever primary Foundation Executive Ms Ambalika Devi Prakash.
school year for those graduating from pre-schools. “ICare aspires to bring smile and happiness on the faces of
Those that have ended their secondary school years are those who may not be so fortunate like everyone else, said the
now looking forward to joining tertiary education. Volunteer Carers.
Many people don’t want to think about back to school, VOLUNTEER carers, Margaret Wise and Felix Chaudhary
especially in the midst of the holidays. have been taking care of at risk children, some impoverished
However, back to school shopping can creep up on you through circumstances beyond their control, since 2012. This
and your family quickly, so it pays to be prepared. The best is something that we are passionate about and we are glad that
way to save money is to start planning ahead of time, so you the children’s need were acknowledge through this support.
can take advantage of every deal and coupon that comes “We don’t operate like a vulnerable children’s home, but like
your way. a family that is creative and innovative and does things dif-
So the adventure for students begins again with a whole ferently”, they said. Our children are trained to explore their
lot to accomplish. talents and skills either it be food, dance, entertainment or a
For parents it’s that time again where they budget their mere series of laughing events which makes us happy from
money wisely to cater for their children’s needs. inside and we share happiness with everyone we come in con-
Coming out of the festive season, some may have drained tact with said the President, Mr Padro Laddpeter
their resources while others may have budgeted well for the “It’s like a vision home for and by the youths that creates
new school season. future for children who use their talents culture and tradition
And it’s that time of the year also when shop owners uti- to make a difference in their lives as well as those out there,
lise their salesmanship skills to attract customers in buying he said.
their products for their ‘Back to School’ shopping. Lack of access to music instruments has limited childrens
creativity and potential to thrive. They have had to rely on the Children at the ICare, a love home in Lautoka with the much needed funding from the Vodafone Fiji ATH Foundation.
It’s wise for parents to choose quality and do their shop-
ping wisely. generosity of others. Owning their music instruments will give family after completing a short course in tourism. She is now
A committed and smart parent will always want the best them more time to hone their skills and provide great economic and hygiene projects. working in Savusavu and lives with her family said Ms Wise.
SI Lautoka Club members with the 14 needy students they assisted with school stationery this year. Photo: Sanjay Goundar opportunities, not only now but later in life said the Secretary
for their children. They want their children to look smart “We bring them all up in love but we are also firm and very There have been a stream of children since then and pres-
when they return to their second home they call school. Ms Keshia Sariri. Now this support will help us with purchase honest about the world,” said Mr Felix Chaudhary. ently we are taking care of 12 children - seven siblings whose
They want their children to feel at ease and study to their
Zareena Bi “We understand the struggle that most parents go through of musical instruments she said.
and our club feels that it is important to give this assistance We are optimistic that the support will ensure that we sustain father has passed on, two sisters who were delinquent while
full potential amidst the care of their second parents whom “ICare utilises its talents and wisdom to change lives using what ever we do. living with their father, a single parent, and two high school
It is the time of the year once again when parents start pre- towards the education of our future leaders. the available resources,” said Ms Sariri. The funds received
they call teachers. The couple met the first child they took care of at a funeral boys whose parents have returned to the Solomon Islands said
paring for their children to go back to school amidst shopping “Also, through this assistance children from these less for- will be used to generate revenue from catering, performing at
Luckily the parents don’t need to worry about the bus in 2009 where as a 15-year-old orphan she had dropped out of Mr Chaudhary
for uniforms, shoes, bags and stationeries. tunate families will be able to continue with their studies and events, playing and entertaining at birthdays and anniversaries
fares as the government of the day have taken care of it school without completing Class 8. They took care of her and The children danced and sang during the handover. Every-
For some parents the preparations are done with ease while become the future hope for their parents and siblings. and will also be used to buy raw materials for salusalu and
with its free bus fare policy through the new E-ticketing with the help of a Methodist Church pastor put her back into one rejoiced with the music songs and the entertainment the
for other parents it is a struggle to fulfill the needs of their chil- “We have encouraged the students to work hard and show dance materials she said. We will also ensure that the funds
initiative. school until she completed Form 6. She left to live with her children provided.
dren amongst the rising cost of school essentials. dedication towards their school work and the parents have also regenerated from profits are used in health education sanitation
The students have been urged to reload their E-ticketing
It is fortunate for needy families that there are various non- been advised to provide the necessary guidance and support.”
cards for the new school year from the Ministry of Educa-
governmental organizations (NGO) and clubs that readily The President also informed that while some of the benefit-
tion organised roadshows around the country.

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come to their assistance for schooling needs which eases off ing students were also assisted in the previous years by the club
So with all the system set up from home, the students
their burden. there was a number of new requests by parents that have been
should be ready to embark on their journey to reach their
The Soroptimist International Lautoka club once again pro- facilitated this year.
goals.
vided necessary assistance to students from various schools “While the Government has set policies to ensure that all stu-
around Lautoka this year. dents receive education regardless of their social and economic
Happy schooling!
During the presentation of school essentials to fourteen stu- status, as an NGO SI Lautoka club is also ensuring that we play For all your office & school stationery requirement, stockist of books and computer consumables
dents at Jasper Williams High school on January 8 SI Lautoka an important role with all the assistance we can manage. We also sell and refill ink for all black and colour cartridges
President Ranjini Mudaliar informed that the club has assisted “As stakeholders of the society we need to ensure that we
Maika Kasami
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08 OPINION JANUARY, 2018 JANUARY, 2018 NEWS 09

Student Need Analysis at the Beginning Zareena Bi

Females step up to combat crime
In a bid to combat crime female community
members of Mutlah street in Lautoka have
come together to form the first ever women’s
Ravinesh Prasad wing of community policing.
Lecturer in According to the committee President Ms
Education. Maya Kumar, Mutlah Street Duavata crime
School of prevention committee was formed on Octo-
ber 4, 2017 so that females can work hand
Education
in hand with their male counterparts to make
College of Hu- their community safe.
manities and Speaking at an awareness program on do-
Education mestic violence organized by the committee
Fiji National Uni- in December 2017 the president informed that
the formation of the committee was initiated
versity
by the Lautoka Crime Prevention Committee
District President Assistant Mr Arun Sami.
“We are also thankful to CPC Mr Dass and
WPC Mrs Lagakali for their assistance and
When students aren’t listening, it’s usually be- guidance which has resulted in a strong wom-
cause of one main thing: they are not engaged with en’s wing with sixteen members.
the setup of the classroom and how the lesson is “Our first activity was on October 7 where
structured. As you may have already realized, when we organized a fundraising through palau
sales.
students don’t understand the rules and procedures “Breast cancer awareness was also organ-
in your classroom, they then begin to take control ized in October and around twenty ladies took
in the classroom. And you know what that means, part in this event.
right? “Also, we have donated $250 to one of our
As a new teacher, you’ll want to set up three simple members for his mother’s medical treatment
All geared up for the 2018 school season with the aim of achieving the best education this academic year. How effectively in overseas.
systems in your classroom that effectively engage Kumar informed that they are very proud
teachers engage with their pupils will be a vital component. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

your students. Simple systems help students become
more self-directed. They know how your classroom
is run and feel safe with a sense of a routine. Simply,
put your students know they can succeed and won’t
challenge your authority because they WON’T need
which can (and should) be done all throughout the
school year. By setting goals and measuring their
achievements, students are able to see what they
have done and what they are capable of. Seeing their
define or identify the problem, and identify the
students and their background, skills, knowledge,
and motivation level. Typically, these reading as-
sessments are short and include the following: oral
of their achievements within a very short time
since they formed the committee and they
plan to organize their activities on a regular
basis in future.
Meanwhile, community members from the
Field Forty area took advantage of the aware-
Start school
Female members of the Mutlah Street
Crime Prevention Committee in Field
40 Lautoka with invited guests and
senior police officers during a re-

to.
Here are three basic systems which one should im-
plement from the first day of school:
results gives the confidence and assurance that they
need to believe they can achieve higher goals.
Basics of Effective Goal Setting
with Nataraj
reading assessment, reading ability of vocabulary, ness organized by the female wing members
cent awarness program on domestic
and reading words in context using sentences and in December. The awareness topics included violence.
read-aloud. domestic violence, child abuse and women’s Photo: Sanjay Goundar
health issues.
Once you know areas of student weakness, you

HARI LAL INVESTMENTS

• Set up your expectations for success in the • Express goals positively: “To improve my can complete charts for fluency, accuracy, rate and
classroom so students always know exactly what to spelling” is a much better goal than “Don’t spell retelling abilities. Using the fluency and accuracy
do. This goes for every task, rule and procedure. with so many mistakes.” chart, you can then decide which group your strug-
• Set up a system of rules, procedures and con- • Be accurate: If students set an accurate goal, gling readers is best suited for.
sequences. Teach and reinforce those rules and pro- putting in dates, times and amounts so that achieve- Using the information from the pre-assessment Specialised in: general groceries, frozen goods,
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10
New FNU ‘Na Were Levu’ Complex opens
The Fiji National University’s (FNU) larg-
est multifunctional lecture theatre with a seat-
ing capacity of 670, was officially opened by
Vice Chancellor, Professor Nigel Healey at
their Natabua campus in Lautoka on January
15.
‘Na Were Levu’ is a double story building
which comprises of a lecture theatre on the
ground floor and eight tutorials rooms on first
floor. The facility has been fitted with mod-
ern furniture which was recently sourced from
China.
Professor Nigel Healey said it was a proud
day for the University and a great start to
the2018 academic year.
VC Healey said the ‘Na Were Levu’ com-
plex is one of the first tangible results of the
University’s major investments in capital pro-
jects.
“We increased our expenditure on repairs
and maintenance from just over $2m from
2016 to over $5m in 2017 and in 2018 it’s
close to $9m. Our capital projects in 2018
is over $50m. We are making a huge invest-
ment in our infrastructure, particularly in new
buildings,” said Prof Healey.
“This lecture theatre is a world-class facil-
ity. It is air conditioned, it has multimedia and
it will provide a venue for teaching, commu-
nity events, theatre and drama and creative
arts. It is such a symbolic point to have such
facility within the University with infrastruc-
ture worthy of the national university.
“This is what we are aiming for, going for-
ward we want all of our buildings to be of this
calibre,” Prof Healey added.
Pro Vice Chancellor Learning & Teaching
and Dean College of Humanities and Educa-
tion, Dr Eci Nabalarua said the lecture thea-
tre was named ‘Na Were Levu’ which is the
western dialect of ‘ValeLevu’ a similar lecture
theatre located in Nasinu Campus.
“When you translate ‘ValeLevu’ in English
it refers to the big house. In the Fijian context
‘ValeLevu’ refers to the house of the Chief in
any setting. It is the house where knowledge
is bestowed, wisdom is learnt and custodians
of traditions are actually passed down. It is
the place of leadership and it is the one house
everyone in the village looks to for guidance,
natural justice, good judgment and good role
modelling,” said Dr Nabalarua.
“It is the hope of the University that from a
house that is built specifically for learning and
teaching, that from it we will inbuilt our stu-
dents with wisdom, intelligence, and knowl-
edge, with the values of what it means that we
are good and upright citizens of this country.”
Celebrating the New Year
Zareena Bi
The days after Christmas leading up to New Year’s
Eve builds up much hype and anticipation for new
years day and the celebrations to welcome the new
year are planned with much enthusiasm.
As we step into 2018 there is a considerable amount
of difference that is noted between the celebrations in
the old and the current modern era.
This year, as has been the case during the past few
years, the focus has been more on street parties and
fireworks displays.
The street parties which initially started in the capi-
tal city organized by the popular radio station under
the banner of Communications Fiji Limited is now a
popular annual event across all the towns and cities
in the country.
This annual event gives the public an opportunity
to unwind with families and friends by enjoying good
music and dancing in a merry making atmosphere.
The street parties are alcohol free and there is a
NEWS JANUARY, 2018 JANUARY, 2018 FEATURE 11
Rishav’s secret to success
Sanjay Goundar
Discipline, obedience, dedication and hard
work are integral components of academic ex-
cellence.
These above mantra created wonders for
17-year-old Natabua High School student
Rishav Kartik Prasad after he scooped the
highest mark in the western division in the Fiji
School Leaving Certificate Examination at the
culmination of 2017.
Prasad scored 391 out of 400 in this exter-
nal examination scoring 93 in English, 100 in
Chemistry, 99 in Biology, 99 in Physics and
99 in Maths.
In 2015 he scored the highest mark in the
Fiji Junior Certificate Examination at his
school and was the third highest achiever at
national level. The youngest of the three sib-
lings also had an illustrious primary school ca-
reer as he was awarded the Most Outstanding
Student of Lautoka Central Primary School in
2013.
Last year he was part of the team which
consisted of best five science students in Fiji
that toured Japan for a week long exhibition
organised by Japan Science and Technology
FNU Vice Chancellor Professor Nigel Healey, Chancellor Iqbal Janniff and Pro Chancellor Dr Eci Nabalarua at the opening of the new state to bring Pacific islanders to Japan to see their
of art lecture theatre in Lautoka. Photo: Supplied technological advancement.
He was also part of the Natabua High School
Biology team that became national champions
in the Bio Battle organized by Chemical Soci-
ety of South Pacific at University of the South
Pacific Suva campus last year.
According to Rishav in ones quest to
achieve a milestone there is a need for them to Top achiever of Natabua High School Rishav Prasad doing what he enjoys the most reading story books. Photos: Sanjay Goundar
work tirelessly throughout the year. but by leading a very discipline and respect-
You have to listen to your teachers very well ful life. from this growing sickness.
and without any hesitance I give the full credit “He has a very humble approach towards “For this specialised training if given an He believes the maximum amount of time
of this mark to my five subject teachers. his elders and younger ones as well and keeps opportunity I would like to pursue my studies a student spends in reading the more under-
“While you study to achieve good marks receiving blessings from everyone,” he re- abroad following which I intend to serve my standing he or she develops regarding all as-
there is also certain basic values we have to vealed. country of birth.” pects of life.
adhere to like respecting your teachers. Rishav added that his ultimate career goal The diligent youngster emphasized acquir- According to his father Rishav spends hours
“It’s very unfortunate that in today’s mod- is to become a cardiologist and address the ing the highest literacy level is vital for to- and hours reading various different kinds of
ern world there is a major decay of moral val- rising cases of rheumatic heart disease in the day’s generation. books to broaden his knowledge.
ues especially when it comes to respecting our country. He pointed out that continuous reading “Rishav is more of a book worm and since a
teachers. He highlighted that there is lack of special- broadens ones knowledge and tremendous- very tender age instead of toys he forced us to
“We spend most of our young days with the ised medical professionals to tackle rheumatic ly enables an individual to tackle any given buy story books for him.
teachers and they are one of the key elements heart disease cases. problem whether in examination or in life. “I sincerely hope many more students take
behind our success so without any doubt they “Therefore, I would like to tap into this spe- Rishav revealed that his favourite hobby is heed of his advise and restart reading as many
deserve the highest level of respect. cialised career path and assist people suffering reading and encouraged students to never give books as possible to thoroughly boost their lit-
“The encouragement from the teachers up on reading. eracy level,” Mr Prasad emphasized.
along with the way they taught us in the last
two years enabled me to achieve a mark of
this calibre. Without my teachers this would
not have been possible for me.”
The soft spoken pupil emphasized that the
culture of discipline and thriving academic
Academics of Fiji National University inside the institutes largest multifunctional lecture theatre at FNU Natabua Campus in environment of Natabua High School also
Lautoka in Lautoka. Photo: Sanjay Goundar played a very instrumental role in his success.
“Being at Natabua High School has also
been one of the reasons I have been able to
achieve this mark.
“Natabua High School has a certain culture
that encourages high achievers so definitely I
am very fortunate to be part of this great in-
heavy police presence to ensure that people are safe
while enjoying themselves. stitution.
Also, firework displays which was mostly a prac- “On my part I had studied a lot for this
tice overseas is now an elaborate display at most re- exam but for the three science subjects I re-
sorts and tourist destinations. ally didn’t have to push myself because being
In the west the skyline was a sight to behold as fire- my favourite subjects I had full confidence in
works lit up the sky after midnight for almost half an excelling in them.
hour with people cheering and hugging each other to “After finishing my final paper I was quite
pass on the good wishes for the new year. confident of achieving very excellent marks in
Meanwhile, the previous trend of beating drums, all my five subjects.
throwing water on each other and playing with pow- “As for Year 13 I know it would be much
der is a not so popular practice anymore. harder than last year but my aim is to maintain
It used to be a trend for the drum beating to con- something close to this mark if not higher.”
tinue throughout the night with neighbors and friends According to father Dhirend Prasad the big-
getting together to beat the drums. gest asset his son possesses is being very re-
The concept has now changed with the advent of spectful and disciplined.
social media as most neighbors now wish each other Mr Prasad informed that his son has highest
on social media through the popular facebook site. degree of respect for his teachers, parents and
Whichever way people have welcomed the new elders.
year the hope is there for a fresh start with new and “No doubt about it his success so far has Rishav Prasad with the backbone of his success, his parents Dhirendra and Sunita Prasad and two siblings.
A jovial welcome to 2018 at the Anchorage Beach Resort in Vuda, Lautoka.
renewed hopes. been possible not only because of hard work
Photo: Sanjay Goundar
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12 SPORTS SPORTS 13

Lions win third CvC title

JANUARY, 2018 JANUARY, 2018

Maika Kasami
Lautoka, Nadi, Suva win
The adverse weather conditions throughout the country on
Sunday January 14 failed to dampen the spirit of teams as a
total of fifteen-goals were scored in three matches in Week 1
of the Vodafone Premier League.
Lautoka put aside its disappointing loss from the Pillay Gar-
ments Champion versus Champion series to whip Tavua 5-1 in
its Vodafone Premier League opener at home.
And such was their intention of getting back to winning
ways that even the continuous rain from early Sunday morn-
ing which later resulted in flash flooding in low lying areas in
the western division would not stop them from achieving their
goal of making a clean start to their title defence.
The Blues were aware of the second successive threat the
Gold Town boys may impose following their Courts Inter Dis-
trict Championship pool play result (1-1), and it was heading
the same way as both teams were locked 1-all at the break.
But Lautoka surely learnt their lessons and came out a re-
vamped side in the second half scoring four goals for the 5-1
win.
Elsewhere, Suva caused a first up upset win over Rewa win-
ning 3-2 at Ratu Cakobau Park.
And Hughes brothers Setareki and Bruce got their names on
the scoresheet scoring a goal each along with Kaliova Tivulu.
The Reds responded with goals to Jonetani Buksh and Tevita
Waranivalu but it was not enough to rescue the game for at-
least with a point.
At Prince Charles Park, Nadi adopted quickly to the slippery
pitch and took total control of their encounter against Ba.
The Jetsetters welcomed back coach Babs Khan and this
showed in the mood of the players as they went out in search
break. But the players have responded well especially against
of nothing less than a win.
a team like Ba. “
The Green Machine were 2nil up thanks to a double to strik-
er Napolioni Qasevakatini, before Samuela Nabenia pulled
adopt to the ground condition adding that this prevented them
one back. Ame Votoniu made up for a lapse in defence to side-
from displaying their usual style of football which is playing
Ba’s Narendra Rao Junior (middle) pressured by Nadi’s Patrick Joseph (right) as Nadi goal scorer Napolioni
Qasevakatini looks on during their Vodafone Premier League match Prince Charles Park on January 14.
Photo: Anushil Kumar/VODAFONE.
“We had prepared for two weeks, coming out of the festive
Ba team manager Arvind Singh said his players could not
Maika Kasami
Labasa won only their third Pillay Garments Champion
verses Champion series title by upsetting favourites Lautoka
at Churchill Park on January 12.
Smarting from their nil-all draw in the first leg at Subrail
Park, the Babasiga Lions headed for the Sugar City with a mis-
sion to topple the O-League bound Blues.
After a shaky first half (0-0) where they did not create as
many chances, lady luck paved their way when an opportun-
ist cross from the right found an unmarked captain Antonio
Tuivuna who rose high to nod past Benaminio Mateinaqara for
the winning goal in the 63rd minute.
This goal came with ten players and they were further re-
duced to nine when nippy Ashnil Raju was sent off in the 76th
minute.
Labasa had won the inaugural CvC back in 1993 beating Ba
1-0, and then won their second title in 2008 over the same op-
ponent with a 3-1 aggregate.
Labasa FA president Raiyaz Khan applauded the effort of his
players who never gave up till the final whistle.
He said they never better prepared for the second leg know-
ing that Lautoka would be tougher at home.
“I must congratulate the players for their hard work. I have
special praise for my defence who worked overtime with nine
players.
“We should have wrapped up the match at Subrail Park
having missed a lot of goal scoring chances, but overall we
showed here that we wanted to win and we too our chance
which is what matters at the end,” Khan said.
Week 1: Rewa 2-3 Suva, Nadi 3-1 Ba, Lautoka 5-1 Tavua.
Lautoka coach Kamal Swamy was gracious in defeat and
Goal scorers:
congratulated the Lions for their win.
2goals: Napolioni Qasevakatini (Nadi), Christopher Wasasala
“We maintained possession but football is now only about
(Lautoka).
maintaining that, it is more than that and scoring the goal is Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion series winners Labasa with their spoils after defeating defending champion Lau-
1goal: Bruce Hughes (Suva), Setareki Hughes (Suva), Kalio-
what matters and that is what separated the two teams today,” toka. Photo: Sanjay Goundar.
va Tivulu (Suva), Jonetani Buksh (Rewa), Tevita Waranivalu

Champion versus Champion history

foot home the clincher. Swamy said.
the ball on the ground. (Rewa), Ame Votoniu (Nadi), Samuela Drudru (Lautoka),
“We needed to start well and this win is the right result,” said “We have a lot to work on since we are playing in the O-
“Congratulations to Nadi. They were a better team today.” Praneel Naidu (Lautoka), Siotame Kubu (Lautoka), Samuela
Nadi FA president Javed Ahmed. League and we will work on our weakness and come back
Results: Nabenia (Ba), Manasa Drua (Tavua).
strongly. This is just one title that we’ve lost. We need to work

Leicester City reserve player is richest footballer

harder to do better in our upcoming matches,” he added.
Maika Kasami Champions League format where three and four teams respec-
Labasa collected $5000 for the win while the Blues settled tively had featured in the competition.
for $2500. Meanwhile, despite losing the CvC title to Labasa, the Blues
Since the inception of the Champion versus Champion series
Source: thesun.co.uk Labasa: Akuila Mateisuva, Sitiveni Rakai, Lekima Gonerau, will once again feature in the series in 2019 as the 2017 Courts
more than two-decades ago, only four teams have won the year
Ashnil Raju, Ilisoni Lolaivalu, Ratu Anare Apenisa, Jale IDC winner.
opening series.
Forget Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar – a Leicester City reserve player is officially the wealthiest footballer in Dreloa, Ilisoni Logaivau, Antonio Tuivuna (Captain), Amani Their opponents will be the Vodafone National League winner
Though not qualifying for the last three Pillay Garments CvC
the world. Makoe, Taniela Waqa. provided the Sugar City side is unsuccessful in defending their
series, Ba remains as the most successful team with 18-wins
Faiq Bolkiah, 19, is the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah – who is worth an estimated £15 billion ($FJ 415, Lautoka: Beniamino Mateinaqara, Lino Iliesa, Samuela Dr- title this season. If they do then Fiji FA will look at the second
out of the 24 match series.
580, 365, 20.00). udru, Jone Vesikula (Captain), Dave Radrigai, Kavaia Raw- option of other tournament winners to challenge Lautoka.
With their recent win, Labasa beats this year’s opponents Lau-
His father is the Sultan of Brunei’s brother, who is the head of the Brunei Investment agency, reportedly spends a staggering aqa, Christopher Wasasala, Edward Justin, Peni Finau, Kolinio CvC winners: Ba -18 (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999,
toka to second spot with three wins to their name, followed by
£35m ($FJ96, 953,217.90) a month on watches, white gold pens and cars, Mirror Online reports. He is believed to have owned Sivoki, Siotame Kubu. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011,
Lautoka with two wins and Nadi (1).
around 2,300 cars – including Bentleys, Ferraris and Rolls-Royces – and had Michael Jackson perform a private concert for his Teams that have featured in the annual CvC series but failed to 2012, 2013) Labasa-3 (1993, 2008, 2018), Lautoka-2 (2010,
50th birthday. He paid the King of Pop £12.5million ($FJ33, 249,993.37) for the performance and even built an entire stadium lift the trophy include Nadroga, Tavua, Suva and Rewa. 2017), Nadi-1 (2016).
for the event. For two seasons in 2010 and 2011, Fiji FA had introduced the
In a rare interview, the Leicester winger revealed: “I’ve played football since as early as I can remember and from a young age

Rewa lays down challenge for National League

I’ve always enjoyed going out on the field and having the ball at my feet. My parents have always been supportive in helping
me to achieve my dreams of being a footballer. They trained me hard both psychologically and physically through my childhood
years, so I have to say they are my role models.”
Bolkiah has been playing in England for some time and started his career at AFC Newbury as a youngster. In 2009, South-
ampton added him to their academy and, after not being handed a contract, Arsenal offered the Bruneian a trial in 2013. Bolkiah
competed with the Gunners in the 2013 Lion City Cup and even bagged a goal in the competition.
After being made aware of his situation, Chelsea offered the winger a two-year deal which he promptly signed. But after just
one year Bolkiah left to join Leicester on a three-year contract.
Despite being born in Los Angeles, United States, Bolkiah opted to play for Brunei and has represented his country nine times,
scoring once.
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Faiq Bolkiah is the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal
Bolkiah – who is worth an estimated £15 billion ($FJ 415, 580,
365, 20.00).
Maika Kasami year try their best and become the first team from Fiji to qualify and get that $250,000 US im-
mediately after the O-League as preparations for the Club World Cup,” Patel said.
Rewa which has not won the National League in 90-years has laid down the challenge to “So this is something we at Fiji FA said we will be looking after the districts once they
end the long drought this year. perform well.”
After bagging the Vodafone Fiji FACT and Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants titles last year
and losing in the semi-final of the Courts Inter-District Championship, Coach Marika Rodu
has shifted his focus on making an attempt for the Vodafone Premier League this year.
In recent years, Ba, Lautoka and Nadi have been winning the league title.
And even Fiji Football Association president Rajesh Patel has taken note of Rewa’s inten-
tion of grabbing its first ever National League title in 2018.
“Rewa has already put the challenge out and this is something for the two Fiji representa-
tives to the O-League Lautoka and Ba that you should start you league campaign on a winning
note,” Patel said.
Meanwhile, Patel confirmed that Fiji FA from its own coffers gives an additional $25,000 to
the two teams that qualify for the annual Oceania Champions League.
He said this adds to the $75,000 that is handed out by Vodafone as grant for O-League
preparations.
“Vodafone has been allocating $75,000 to the two team that qualifies for the Oceania
League. Fiji FA then adds $25,000 to top it up to $100,000 so that each team gets $50,000
each.
“And this is something that we love to continue as this urges the teams to compete for the
first and second spots and qualify for the Oceania League. Ba has been there so many times
and they have been rewarded for it.
“But the biggest prize-money for the teams is to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup and
that’s where you get the biggest money. Ba has come close and I hope that both the teams this
The Rewa soccer team before facing Suva in the VPL match in Nausori. Photo: Avikash Chand
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14 NEWS JANUARY, 2018 JANUARY, 2018 SPORTS 15

Preparation boost for ‘SNIPER’ Fiji hopes to break medal drought

Anushil Kumar Maika Kasami
Sebastian “The Sniper” Singh received a timely boost from
It’s probably first things first for the Fiji Airways Fiji 7s
his sponsor Inkk Mobile Limited as he prepares to defend his
team.
World Boxing Foundation Asia Pacific Super Lightweight title
They will be hoping to break the medal drought for a start
in Lami next month.
when they head for the second leg of the 2017/2018 HSBC
Inkk Mobile Limited operations manager Amitesh Narayan
World Sevens series at the end of January beginning with the
the team at Inkk Mobile are super excited for Sebastian’s first
Sydney 7s.
boxing contest as their first ever brand ambassador.
The Gareth Baber coached side have finished fourth and fifth
“Sebastian is the latest boxing sensation in the country and is
respectively at the first two-outings namely in Dubai and Cape
poised to achieve greater heights.
Town hence not qualifying for the medal presentations.
“Thus we are happy to release the much needed funds for his
In the deserts at the Emirates, the Jerry Tuwai captained side
preparation and attire needs, as he will be going up against a
made the semi-finals only to bow out to eventual winners and
tough Australian opponent,” Narayan said.
defending series winners South Africa in a closely contested
He said they are glad to support Sebastian achieve his dream
match. The side featured in the bronze playoffs but lost to
of becoming a world rated boxer.
England.
“We understand that successful defense of his title will land
A week later, Fiji and South Africa met again but this time in
Sebastian more lucrative international fight offers and we will
the quarterfinals after the national side qualified as the runner-
back him with his endeavors all the way.”
up from its pool behind surprise package Canada.
Accordingly, Singh and his team are doing the hard yards
Fiji gave away a commanding lead resulting from some
during training sessions as they countdown towards the big
lapse of concentration in defence to lose to the ‘Boks’ in as
fight.
many weeks.
“The preparation is going good as we’re just three weeks
The national side went on to secure fifth spot with wins over
away so we’re really working hard now.
England and USA, but it was not enough for them to walk up
“We don’t really have any problems with our training camp
the victory podium for any of the silverwares.
as everything is running smoothly.
And in Sydney there will be no walk in the park as the Fiji 7s
“I would like to thank my sponsor Inkk Mobile as they have
Sebastian Singh “The Sniper trains with his dad Gyan Singh in preparation for his February 2 fight at Novotel Convention team will face Samoa, Russia and current series leaders New
really helped me a lot as before we had to go out of our way
Center in Lami. Photo: Anushil Kumar/Vodafone/Inkk. Zealand in their pool.
and find people to help with our preparations.
Baber knows they have mapped out their own destiny and
“The former IBO Asia Pacific champion from Australia will Fiji Airways Fiji 7s forward Mesulame Kunavula and South Africa winger Seabelo Senatla eye the ball during the Cape Town
“Brent Dames is also a rated boxer, pound to pound, and has it’s always a cracker so the fans can expect a classic fight will surely take the task at hand on the chin and will require his
be coming in on Sunday to inspire and give me tips, and it will 7s. Photo: Supplied.
also proven himself so we will surely be having an explosive between the Fiji and Australian boxers,” Dass said. players to bring about changes in their approach to the game
be a good opportunity for me,” The Sniper said.
fight. The fight is scheduled to take place on February 2 at the for the full duration of their matches. After a short break during the festive season, the national preparation before the Australia and New Zealand 7s tourna-
Westwood Boxing Promotions promoter Praneel Dass
“Whenever it’s a title fight and two countries are involved, Novotel Convention Center, Suva. Out of the 12-matches they have played so far in Round 1 side regrouped in training as they prepare to counter the short- ments,” said skipper Jerry Tuwai.
tagged the main bout as an ‘explosive battle’.

Sydney 7s fever
and 2, Fiji have won eight and lost four. falls extracted from the first two failed assignments. The Sydney 7s will be played over 26-28 January at the Al-

Patel con-
This should surely be a concern for the national side and “Our communication in defence was our weak link in the lianz Stadium, followed by the NZ 7s a week later on February
Baber. past two outings and we will be working on it in our 3-4 in Hamilton.

Ba, Lautoka O-League fixtures confirmed

gratulates Maika Kasami

Fiji’s representative to the Champions

Saturday 10 February: Port Vila, Vanuatu
(Group A); Qualifier vs Lae City Dwellers –
2pm, Nalkutan vs Ba – 5pm.

Slippery customer Fiji Airways Fiji 7s utility player Amenoni Nasilasila tries to dance away from an advanc-
ing English player during the Cape Town 7s 2017. Photo: Supplied.
Maika Kasami
The Fiji Airways Fiji 7s team will need to be on top
of their game when they run on to the field at the Al-
lianz Stadium for the Sydney 7s.
The national side lock horns with Samoa first up in
their Pool fixture at 7-28pm on Friday January 26.
This will be the third time the two South Sea Island-
ers will be meeting following their outings during the
Oceania 7s final and in Cape Town.
The Gareth Baber coached side will then face Rus-
sia on Saturday January 27 at 4-09pm before the much
anticipated clash against current series leaders New
Zealand scheduled for 7-42pm.
HSBC Ambassador and former Springboks Jean de
Villiers reportedly stated in the world rugby page, “Fiji
are a team who really want to be playing in the final
or at least the third-fourth play-off. There’s so many
teams that can beat anyone else on their day you have
to be absolutely on your game all the time.”
The national side are currently third on the HSBC
world Sevens series standings with 28 points. NZ lead
the series with 41 while South Africa trail by two-
points on 39.
The winner from Fiji’s Pool will tackle the runner-
up from Pool D which has Canada, USA, Australia
and Scotland while the Pool A runner-up will face the
winner from Pool D.
The 16-teams will then proceed to Hamilton for the
NZ 7s on February 3-4.
Round 5: Las Vegas 2-4 March 2018, Round 6: Van-
couver 10-11 March 2018, Round 7: Hong Kong 6-8
April 2018, Round 8: Singapore 28-29 April 2018,
Round 9: London 2-3 June 2018, Round 10: Paris 9-10
June 2018
Sydney 7s- Pool A: NZ, Fiji, Samoa, Russia; Pool
B: Argentina, France, Wales, Kenya; Pool C: South
Africa, England, Spain, PNG; Pool D: Canada, USA,
Australia, Scotland.
Labasa
League, Ba and Lautoka now know who they
will face first up during the Group stages of
the 2018 Oceania meet.
The fixtures for the Oceania Champions
League 2018 were recently released with four
teams enjoying home advantage in their re-
spective groups.
Maika Kasami The tournament uses four groups of four
teams, with each group taking place across a
Fiji Football Association president Rajesh Patel congratulated La- week in the same location.
Unusually, Groups A and B will be played
basa for winning the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion
first from 10 February, followed by Group C
series.
and D from the 24 February. The final group
The Babasiga Lion defeated all odds when they upset the champion
games will be played on 3 March.
Lautoka side 1-0 in the second leg to win by four points and an ag- Vanuatu, Tahiti, Solomon Islands and New
gregate of 2. Zealand have been chosen as the hosts of the
The winning goal came in the second half by Captain Antonio group, with holders Auckland City enjoying
Tuivuna after a scoreless first half. home advantage in Auckland in Group D.
Patel said Labasa deserve the win as they took advantage of their The groups also include two unknown
chance that fell their way. teams. They will be decided by a four-team
“I must congratulate you as with nine players you have defeated the qualifier between the Samoan, American Sa-
champion Lautoka team. moan, Cook Islands and Tonga champions in
the Oceania Champions League qualifiers in
“This sort of win requires lot of commitment and you have made
February.
your fans proud by winning here at Churchill Park. I must take this
Fiji’s second seeded team Ba will know
time to congratulate your president Raiyaz Khan and your set of of-
their fate first as they open their Group A fix-
ficials who have also contributed to this success,” he said.
ture against the host team Nalkutan FC in Port
The president also had a word of advice for the second best team.
Villa, Vanuatu on February 10. The Men in
“Hard luck to you Lautoka. You have graciously accepted defeat Black then face Papua New Guinea club side
but you know that you have a lot on your plate, you have to work Lae City Dwellers on February 13 before tak-
harder, you are Fiji’s representative to the O-League and for that you ing on one of the qualifiers on February 16.
have to pull up your socks.” 2017 Vodafone National League champions
Labasa went home $5000 richer while the Blues settled for $2500. Lautoka open their campaign towards the end
of February against Madang FC (PNG) on the
Earlier on the day, Lautoka FA had received a $50,000 grant from
25th before facing AS Venus of Tahiti on Feb-
Vodafone for their O-League preparations.
ruary 28. The Blues will then face an acid test
against defending champions Auckland FC on
March 3.
Fixtures:
Papeete, Tahiti (Group B): Erakor Golden
Star vs Solomon Warriors – 6pm AS Dragon
vs AS Lossi – 9pm.
Tuesday 13 February: Port Vila, Vanuatu
(Group A): Lae City Dwellers vs Ba FC- 2pm,
Qualifier vs Nalkutan – 5pm.
Papeete, Tahiti (Group B): Solomon Warri-
ors vs AS Lossi – 6pm, Erakor Golden Star vs
AS Dragon – 9pm.
Friday 16 February, Port Vila, Vanuatu
(Group A): BA FC vs Qualifer – 2pm, Lae
City Dwellers vs Nalkutan – 5pm.
Papeete, Tahiti (Group B): AS Lossi vs Era-
kor Golden Star – 6pm, AS Dragon vs Solo-
mon Warriors – 9pm.
Saturday 24 February Honiara, Solomon
Islands (Group D): AS Magenta vs Qualifier
runner up – 1pm,
Marist FC vs Team Wellington – 4pm.
Sunday 25 February Auckland, New Zea-
land (Group C): Lautoka vs Madang FC –
1pm, AS Venus vs Auckland City – 4pm.
Tuesday 27 February, Honiara, Solomon Is-
lands (Group D): Team Wellington vs Quali-
fier runner up – 1pm, Marist FC vs AS Ma-
genta – 4pm.
Wednesday 28 February, Auckland, New
Zealand (Group C): AS Venus vs Lautoka –
1pm, Auckland City vs Madang FC – 4pm
Friday 2 March, Honiara, Solomon Islands
(Group D): Team Wellington vs As Magenta-
1pm, Qualifier runner up vs Marist FC – 4pm.
Saturday 3 March, Auckland, New Zealand
(Group C): Madang FC vs AS Venus- 1pm,
Lautoka vs Auckland City – 4pm
Lautoka midfielder Dave Radrigai (right) and Labasa defender Taniela Waqa battle for pos-
session during the second leg of the Pillay Garments Cvc series at Churchill Park on January
12. Labasa are the new champions of the CvC title. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

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Abid is undisputed
LGC Chair-
amateur champ
2017 domestic soccer season wrap up
man of Trus-
Maika Kasami Maika Kasami Teams headed for the Voda-
tees Raymond fone Fiji FACT at Ratu Ca-
Singh and WE relook at what tran- kobau Park in Nausori next.
Fiji’s current amateur champion Abid Hussein ended the 2017 sea-
sponsor Wella spired during the 2017 soccer Nadi headed in as the de-
son with another title in the bag.
Pillay with season. fending champions. But
The Nadi based businessman capped off the season with the Gecko
the season As per the new soccer sea- Rewa managed to stand tall
Trucking/P.Meghji Limited sponsored 18-Holes season closing Pro-
son format, Fiji FA begins its on home soil at the end of the
closing win- Am tournament title at the Lautoka Golf Club.
new season with the Courts tournament. The Delta Tigers
ners. Abid, who won the individual golf silver medal at the recent Pa-
Inter District Champion- denied the Jetsetters a back to
cific Mini Games in Vanuatu outplayed fellow national rep, Munesh
ship (IDC) and ends with the back win with Samuela Kau-
Prasad after a three-hole play-off as both were tied after 18 holes on
League. The Inkk Mobile toga nodding home the lone
two under par 67 for the overall gross title.
Battle of the Giants is now goal. Rewa collected the first
Young Andy Low powered his way to take out the overall nett title
regarded as the final tourna- of their $15,000 first prize-
on a very sublime score of 63 nett.
ment each season. This is in money.
Munesh Prasad took out the A-grade title on 67 after pipping vet-
conjunction with the current In-between, the districts
eran Gaffar Ali on a countback. Ba golfer, Rohit Chandra was placed
FIFA window. focussed in the VPL before
3rd on 69 on a count-back from Manwal Ajay.
The 2017 season began gathering for the two-week

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mal Murthi on 68 was 2nd with Praveen Chand 3rd on 70. Regular
series. The most successful the defending champions.
Arvind Pillay won the C-grade title on 66, followed by Lawrence Low
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many talented golfers who participated in the event. in all aspects in normal play. to send the Green Machines ond respectively, Lautoka and coached New Zealand
the occasion when his first the semi-finals.
Singh said despite a few sudden rainy spells, over 40 golfers graced But the Jetsetters had other to the final. Ba will now represent Fiji at Fiji Football Incorporated
leg header proved decisive Rewa played Labasa first
the golf Links course. Special mention to Dr Zen Low for bringing in ideas in the dreaded penalty The final was a repeat of the 2018 Champions League (NZFFI) side won their sec-
to hand the Blues their sec- up and the Simione Tamani-
the juniors from Denarau with all teeing off from the men’s regular shootout. Lautoka could not the Fiji FACT final, Rewa for the Oceania region. ond Pacific Cup, and only
ond CvC title. The second leg sau captained side defeated
tee boxes. hold their nerves when it mat- taking on Nadi. And before the O-League, their first on home soil beat-
ended scoreless and captain Labasa to make their second
tered as they succumbed to And the Reds had to rely on Lautoka, Labasa, Rewa and ing US 2-1 in the final.
Vesikula hoisted the CvC title final appearance. Lautoka
some brilliant goalkeeping by Iosefo Verevou’s brilliance to Nadi were the four teams Meanwhile, Rakiraki has
for only the second time for faced neighbours Nadi and
Captain Vereti Dickson clinch their second title in a from Fiji that participated at bid farewell to their one year
the Blues. One up for Lau- the latter side took the Blues
row. $30,000 was now in the the Rams Group of Compa- premier status as they re-join
toka. to the wire matching
Bussmann Fuses bag from the two wins for the nies Pacific Cup 2017 in Pan- the senior division.
Marika Rodu coached side. mure, Auckland. In comes Tavua back in
Fluke Teams now switched their Defending champions Nadi the fold with the big boys in
focus back to the VPL. for the first time since the in- the elite league after close to
At this stage of the com- ception of the tournament in eight years. First up assign-
petition, the Sugar City side 2012 failed to make the semi- ment for the gold town boys
had a firm grip of the national final. The Blues was the lone was a meeting against the-
league with a command- team to make the top four but likes of Nadi, Suva and Lau-
ing lead. The Kamal Swamy went down to the Gurjit Sin- toka in the Courts IDC group
coached side stormed through gh coached US All Stars 2-1 matches.
the league undefeated to in the semis. Ably spearheaded by for-
claim the cool $18,000 purse. mer soccer wizard Anand
Sami, formerly of Labasa,
Omron Range they went on to make their
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LGC Chairman of Trustees Raymond Singh (middle) flanked by They failed to progress
businessman and sponsor Wella Pillay (left) and his son Shakil past the pool stages with two-
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Lautoka, Ba given O-League grant

The Lautoka and Ba soccer team officials and players with representatives from Vodafone and Fiji Football Association during the O-League grant presentation at Tappoos City Vodafone outlet on January 12.

Maika Kasami
Fiji’s representatives to the 2018 Oceania
Champions League Lautoka and Ba were each
given a $50,000 grant from Vodafone towards
their preparations.
The presentation was done at the Vodafone
outlet at Tappoos City Lautoka on January 12.
The two western neighbours qualified after
finishing as the top two teams during the 2017
Vodafone National Football League.
Vodafone Head of Enterprise Development
Antonio Kitione wished the two teams well as
they prepare for the much anticipated
Oceania meet where the top clubs lock
horns in a bid to qualify for the ultimate goal
which is a spot to the Club world Cup at the
end of the year.
But first things first, the Blues and the ‘Men
in Black’ will be flying Fiji’s flag in the com-
petition.
Ba who begins their O-League campaign on
February 10 are pooled with Nalkutan FC of
Vanuatu, Lae City Dwellers of PNG and one
of the qualifiers to be confirmed while Lau-
toka has Madang FC of PNG, AS Venus of Ta-
hiti and defending champions Auckland City.
The Sugar City side face Madang FC first up
on February 25 in Auckland.
For the first time the quarterfinal stage has
been introduced with the two teams qualifying
from each group (4) featuring in a home and
away basis.
Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar thanked
Vodafone for the grant saying this will greatly
assist in their preparation.
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