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Ba Women’s football team departs for Solomon Islands

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Ba Women's football team is departing Fiji for the Solomon Islands to compete in the OFC Women's Champions League.
  • Team president Praneel Dayal expressed confidence in the team's preparation and urged players to represent Fiji with pride.
  • Ba will face Henderson Eels FC, Hekari Women FC, and Tafea FC in Group B, with the top two teams advancing to the semi-finals.

The Ba Women's football team is embarking on a journey from Fiji to the Solomon Islands to vie for the OFC Women's Champions League title. The team departs Fiji today, carrying the hopes of their nation into the regional competition.

Ba Football Association president Praneel Dayal conveyed his optimism about the team's readiness. He urged the players to compete with pride and determination, emphasizing the importance of representing both Ba and Fiji on the international stage. Dayal expressed full confidence in the squad's abilities to perform well against Oceania's top clubs.

Ba's campaign begins on Sunday in Group B against Henderson Eels FC. They will then face Papua New Guinea's champions, Hekari Women FC, next Wednesday. Their final group match is scheduled for July 4 against Tafea FC. The tournament structure allows the top two teams from each group to advance to the semi-finals, with the championship final set for July 10.

This is a special opportunity for our players to showcase their talent against some of the best clubs in Oceania. We have full confidence in this team and wish them every success in the tournament.

— Praneel DayalExpressing confidence in the Ba Women's team ahead of the OFC Women's Champions League.
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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.