Asuad Ali

New Zealand legends retain Jo Lutumailagi memorial cup

THE New Zealand Nadi Legends have successfully defended the late Jo Lutumailagi Memorial Cup after a thrilling contest in Nadi…

Fiji FACT struggles for attention amid World Cup fever

FOR football fans, the FIFA World Cup is where the action truly is. Great matches, excitement and an atmosphere that…

Ba legend Vakatalesau questions team unity ahead of Fiji FACT

BA football legend Osea Vakatalesau has raised concerns about the state of the Men in Black ahead of the upcoming…

Why Saudi Arabia’s flag is held up

EAGLED-eyed fans noticed how Saudi Arabia’s flag was lifted off the ground before their opening World Cup fixture against Uruguay…

Fiji and the World Cup, a distant dream

ASK a Fijian about the country’s qualification chances for the FIFA World Cup and pause. What follows is usually a…

Brazil who? Morocco steal the show in stunning opening game 

BRAZILIAN fans brought the noise against Morocco, but their team was taught a lesson in the beautiful game. The chants,…

World Cup 2026 opens with chaos, controversy and red cards 

THE FIFA World Cup 2026 has been awash with red cards from the very get-go. The rejection of one of…

Adrakar or go bust

HEARD of the cliché, “Adrakar or go bust?” If you didn’t, you do now. Neil Adrakar has turned the Fiji…

1983 SPG silver medal team plan reunion 

MEMBERS of the 1983 Fiji national football team that won the South Pacific Games silver medal are planning a reunion…

Fiji All Stars’ Fairytale run ends in Nations Cup semifinal 

Fiji All Stars’ fine Nations Cup run came to an end following a 2-0 semifinal loss to defending champions Japan…