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5 unusual facts about Rewa F.C.


Ben M. Jannif

Between 1928 and 1938 Janiff was involved as an administrator, coach and referee with Indian Reform League football team and was closely associated with the formation of the Suva, Rewa and Levuka district football teams.

Ilisoni Tuinawaivuvu

Currently a member of Rewa F.C. in the National Football League.

Rewa F.C.

In 1928, two teams from Rewa, Dilkusha Excelsior Football Club and Rewa Football Club took part in competition organised by the Suva based Indian Reform League for the Vriddhi Cup.

In June 1939, Rewa, as the IDC champions played against a team from the naval ship, H.M.S. Leath at the C.S.R. grounds in Nausori.

A league competition was organised in Rewa for the first time in 1928, although football was known to be played in the area since 1916.



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