Ba crowned EPL champions after seven years

Ba Football Club has ended a seven-year wait for the Extra Premier League title, clinching the 2026 championship with a resounding 6-0 victory over Tailevu/Naitasiri. The decisive match took place at the 4R Stadium, Govind Park, in Ba, in front of a jubilant home crowd.

This emphatic win not only secured their first league title since 2019 but also marked their record 22nd national league championship. The team, known as the Men in Black, entered the final round knowing a win would seal the title, and they delivered a performance to remember.

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The hosts were made to work in the opening stages before John Orobulu broke the deadlock in the 37th minute to give Ba a 1-0 lead at halftime.

While the opening stages were closely contested, John Orobulu broke the deadlock in the 37th minute, giving Ba a crucial 1-0 lead at halftime. Orobulu went on to complete a hat-trick in the second half, with Praneel Dayal, Vilitati Kautoga, and Shazil Ali also adding goals to complete the dominant six-goal performance.

The victory propelled Ba to 39 points, placing the title beyond the reach of any challengers. It has been a truly memorable season for the club, as they have now achieved a domestic double, having also won the BiC Fiji FACT earlier in the year.

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Orobulu went on to complete his hat-trick, while Praneel Dayal, Vilitati Kautoga and Shazil Ali also found the back of the net to complete a dominant six-goal victory.