Navua backs rival Rewa ahead of OFC campaign
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Navua Football Club is supporting rival Rewa FC as they begin their OFC Men's Champions League campaign.
- Navua president Rajeev Prasad urged fans to support Rewa, emphasizing unity for Fiji's representation.
- Rewa faces Galaxy FC of Vanuatu in their opening match today.
Navua Football Club is setting aside its traditional rivalry with Rewa to fully support the Delta Tigers as they embark on their OFC Men's Champions League 2026 campaign. Navua president Rajeev Prasad extended his best wishes to Rewa for their opening game, highlighting the importance of district unity for Fiji's representation on the regional stage.
"From everyone at Navua FC, our players, officials and fans, we wish Rewa FC the very best. Go out there, make Fiji proud and bring the pride and fighting spirit of Fiji to the OFC Champions League," Prasad stated. He urged Navua supporters and the wider football community to rally behind Rewa as they aim for a strong start in the competition.
Rewa will compete in Group B, beginning their campaign against Vanuatu's Galaxy FC this afternoon at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Their subsequent matches include a game against Tupapa Maraerenga FC of the Cook Islands on Wednesday and a final group stage match against Lae City FC of Papua New Guinea on Saturday.
From everyone at Navua FC, our players, officials and fans, we wish Rewa FC the very best. Go out there, make Fiji proud and bring the pride and fighting spirit of Fiji to the OFC Champions League.
Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.