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Special farewell for Delta Tigers

From FBC News · () English

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  • The Rewa football team held a farewell dinner in Nausori before departing for the BiC Fiji FACT tournament in Labasa.
  • Co-captain Setareki Hughes stated that the fellowship with family and loved ones will be a significant motivation for the players.
  • The team departed early this morning and is scheduled to play Navua tomorrow.

Members of the Rewa football team shared a special farewell dinner with family and loved ones in Nausori before their departure for the BiC Fiji FACT tournament. The team left early this morning, heading to Labasa for the competition.

Co-captain Setareki Hughes highlighted the importance of the gathering, emphasizing that the fellowship and support from family members will serve as a major source of motivation throughout the tournament. Having spent weeks focused on preparations, Hughes noted that the dinner provided a fitting send-off as they prepare to represent their district on a significant stage in Fijian football.

"It's good to have all our family here tonight. To have them all come out here and share a meal with the boys before they leave is really going to be a good motivation for the boys," Hughes said. The team is set to play Navua tomorrow at 5 p.m., with live commentaries available on Radio Fiji Two.

It's good to have all our family here tonight. To have them all come out here and share a meal with the boys before they leave is really going to be a good motivation for the boys.

โ€” Setareki HughesThe Rewa football co-captain reflects on the significance of the farewell dinner for team morale.
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