After five rounds of matches away from home, the Extra Bula FC will host the fifth round of the OFC Pro League this weekend and into next week.
It’s the first time the eight competing teams grace Fijian shores for the competition and the chance for their hosts to show them Fijian football flair in their own backyard.
Currently third on the competition standings with 15 points, behind Auckland FC in first place with 23 points and South Melbourne FC in second with 19 points.
Meanwhile, the Bula FC have been diligent in their preparations for this week in Ba with training sessions held indoors because of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu bringing strong winds and rain over the Western Division.
Playing at home means a packed 10-day engagement schedule of matches, recovery processes, training regimens and ensuring the team is in top form to face the region’s best football clubs on their home turf in Ba and Suva.
Postponed matches from round three will also be contested in this round.
Round five will be held from April 11-21.
Fixtures:
Saturday, April 11, HFC Bank Stadium in Suva: 3pm-Vanuatu United FC v South Island United, 7pm-Tahiti United v Solomon Kings FC.
Sunday, April 12, Four R Stadium, Govind Park in Ba: 3pm-Auckland FC v South Melbourne FC, 7pm-Bula FC v PNG Hekari FC.
Tuesday, April 14, HFC Bank Stadium: 3pm-South Island United v Tahiti United, 7pm-Solomon Kings FC v Vanuatu United FC.
Wednesday, April 15, Govind Park: 3pm-Auckland FC v PNG Hekari FC, 7pm-South Melbourne FC v Bula FC.
Friday, April 17, HFC Bank Stadium: 3pm- South Island United v Solomon Kings FC, 7pm-Tahiti United v Vanuatu United FC.
Saturday, April 18, Govind Park: 3pm-South Melbourne FC v PNG Hekari FC, 7pm-Bula FC v Auckland FC.
Postponed matches from round three on Tuesday, April 21 at Govind Park: 3pm-South Island United v Auckland FC, 7pm-South Melbourne FC v Tahiti United.
