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4 unusual facts about Suva F.C.


Jagannath Sami

Jagannath Sami's soccer career started when he first represented the Lautoka soccer team in 1972, playing his first game in that year's Pala Cup against Suva.

Sakiusa Matadigo

His senior rugby career began playing for Suva suburb Nabua, as well as the full Suva F.C. side.

Suva F.C.

In 1910, a team from Suva played a match against a team from Nausori.

A Suva Soccer Football Club was formed in 1905, made up of European employees of the Government and businesses.


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.

Tailevu/Naitasiri F.C.

Tailevu/Naitasiri F.C. performed well in the 1945 IDC, when it was only narrowly drefeated by Suva by 3 goals to 2.


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