Football

Golden boot award shared

August 5, 2024 6:07 am

Lautoka striker Saula Waqa and Rewa’s John Orobulu shared the Golden Boot award after scoring six goals each in the 2024 Rooster Chicken/Scoops Ice Cream Battle of the Giants tournament that concluded in Suva yesterday.

Solomon Islander Orobulu was a force to be reckoned with throughout the tournament.

Waqa and Orobulu faced each other in the semifinal, which Lautoka won, with Waqa scoring two goals.

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Waqa added his sixth goal in the final against Nadi to level with Orobulu.

“I know it wasn’t easy, it’s been long that I got the award but I want to thank God and give him back the glory and the honor to be his alone.”

Waqa dedicated his award to his wife and said it’s a birthday gift for her.

Flick Hygiene Lautoka defeated Smart & Efficient Security Services/Calgary Nadi 2-0 yesterday to clinch the BOG title.