The Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) Awards Night is making a highly anticipated return after a three-year lapse.

There will be 14 prestigious awards up for grabs, supported by new sponsor Extra Supermarket.

The partnership promises to make this year’s event bigger and better.

Fiji FA chief executive officer, Mohammed Yusuf, highlighted the importance of the event in uniting the football community and recognising the efforts of individuals and teams within the sport.

“The awards night is to bring the football fraternity together after a three-year hiatus to acknowledge the achievements and dedication of the clubs,” Yusuf said.

This year’s event will honour the exceptional contributions of players, coaches, teams, officials, and volunteers across Fiji’s football scene.

Yusuf called on all 20 Fiji FA-affiliated clubs to ensure their members are recognised for their hard work and dedication.

“We urge all clubs to send in their nominations for the hard work of their players, coaches, officials, and volunteers. We encourage clubs to participate and ensure their stars shine at the awards night,” he added.

Yusuf confirmed that this year’s Awards Night will feature several new categories to honor the diverse contributions within Fiji’s football community.

The awards include; Footballer of the Year Male, Footballer of the Year Female, Young Footballer of the Year Male, Young Footballer of the Year Female, Futsal Player of the Year (Male/Female), Team of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Coach of the Year, Referee of the Year, Elite Player of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Employee of the Year.

The Extra Supermarket Fiji FA Awards Night 2024 will be on December 1 at Crown Plaza Hotel in Nadi.

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