Rewa FC carries Fiji’s hopes

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Members of the Stratum Construction Rewa FC. Picture: REWA FC FACEBOOK

REWA FC will carry Fiji’s hopes on the continental stage when they compete in the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League, and are ready to face some of Oceania’s top clubs.

The tournament will be hosted in Fiji from August 9 to 22, with matches to be played in Churchill Park, Lautoka and 4R Stadium (Govind Park) Ba, giving Rewa the opportunity to compete in front of home supporters.

Rewa has been drawn in Group B alongside Lae City FC of Papua New Guinea, Galaxy FC of Vanuatu and qualifying tournament winners Tupapa Maraerenga FC of the Cook Islands.

The Delta Tigers reached the semi-finals of the competition in 2024 and will be looking to build on that performance when they return to the continental stage.

Tupapa Maraerenga secured their place in the tournament after winning the qualifying competition in Samoa earlier this year, marking their second consecutive qualification for the OFC Men’s Champions League.

Meanwhile, Galaxy FC and Lae City FC will make long-awaited returns to the competition as they look to challenge the region’s leading clubs.

The OFC Men’s Champions League will provide a tougher test for Rewa, with clubs bringing experienced players and squads that regularly compete at international level.

The tournament will mark the 25th edition of the competition since its inception in 1987 and remains the premier club football tournament in Oceania.

For Rewa, the competition is another opportunity to showcase Fiji football on the regional stage while giving local players valuable exposure against some of the best clubs in the Pacific. Playing as the host club, the Delta Tigers will look to use home advantage as they aim to progress through the group stage and make another strong run in the tournament. Rewa will open its campaign against Galaxy FC of Vanuatu on August 9 at Churchill Park in Lautoka, before facing Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Lae City FC in their remaining Group B matches.