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Lautoka vs Suva in the Extra Premier League football competition at the Uprising Sports Complex in Pacific Harbour. Picture: LITIA RITOVA/FILE

The Extra Premier League 2025 is entering its final stages, with championship aspirations and relegation battles intensifying as round 11 promises five thrilling encounters this weekend.

Kicking off the action on Saturday is the match between third-placed Ba football against Suva at 3pm at the Fiji FA Academy grounds in Ba.

Sunday’s fixtures include a much-anticipated showdown between league leaders Labasa and second-placed Rewa at 3pm at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.

These two top teams will clash in a battle for supremacy.

In addition, Navua will host Nadroga at the same time at the Uprising Sports Centre, while Prince Charles Park in Nadi will witness a double-header.

Lautoka will square off against Nasinu at 1pm, followed by Nadi taking on Tavua at 3pm.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, the OFC Women’s Nations Cup is set to commence with the national women’s team, the Fiji Kulas, placed in Pool B alongside Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.

The team’s campaign will kick off against the Solomon Islands on July 5, followed by matches against Tonga on July 8 and Vanuatu on July 11, all scheduled for 7pm at the HFC Bank Stadium.