Football

Lions roar takes title to Labasa

October 21, 2024 6:25 am

Labasa is the new champions of the 2024 FMF IDC Super Premier Division defeating Navua 5-3 in a tense penalty shootout after a thrilling 0-0 battle that stretched through extra time.

The match saw tempers flare in the second half, with both Labasa’s Akeimi Ralulu and Navua’s Simione Damuni receiving red cards after a heated scuffle.

After a miss by Navua’s Vineet Chand, Labasa held their nerve in the penalty shootout, with Christopher Wasasala’s final strike sealing the win and securing the championship for the Babasiga Lions.

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