Rakiraki
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Results
| Fiji Senior League | 09/13 01:30 | - |
Tailevu Naitasiri
v
Rakiraki |
W | 0-1 | |
| Fiji Senior League | 08/30 03:10 | - |
Tavua FC
v
Rakiraki |
D | 0-0 | |
| Fiji Senior League | 08/02 02:24 | - |
Nadroga FC
v
Rakiraki |
L | 4-0 | |
| Fiji Senior League | 07/26 01:16 | - |
Tailevu Naitasiri
v
Rakiraki |
L | 3-2 | |
| Fiji Cup | 10/07 00:03 | - | Rakiraki v Savusavu | D | 2-2 | |
| Fiji Cup | 10/06 01:50 | - | East Timor U19 v Rakiraki | L | 7-0 | |
| Fiji Cup | 10/05 01:04 | - |
Rakiraki v
Tailevu Naitasiri
|
L | 1-4 | |
| Fiji Cup | 10/11 00:02 | - |
Rakiraki v
Nadroga FC
|
L | 2-5 | |
| Fiji National League | 07/30 03:03 | - |
Lautoka FC
v
Rakiraki |
L | 4-0 | |
| Fiji Cup | 07/15 22:32 | - |
Suva FC
v
Rakiraki |
D | 1-1 | |
| Fiji Cup | 07/15 03:59 | - |
Labasa FC
v
Rakiraki |
L | 4-0 | |
| Fiji National League | 07/07 07:52 | - |
Nadi FC
v
Rakiraki |
L | 1-0 |
Wikipedia - Rakiraki F.C.
Rakiraki F.C. is a Fijian football team playing in the second division of the Fiji Football Association competitions. It is based in Rakiraki, which is situated on the northern side of the main island of Viti Levu. Their home stadium is the Ra Sports Ground, which has a capacity of 1,000. Their uniform is maroon shirt, white shorts and maroon socks.
History
Rakiraki F.C. was founded in 1938, with the formation of the Rakiraki Football Association, under the leadership of Edward Raman. It first took part in the Inter-District Competition (IDC) held in Lautoka in 1939, in which it was resoundingly defeated by Suva, in its first game, by nine goals to nil. In 1944, Rakiraki hosted the IDC for the only time. It reached the zenith of its performance when it surprised the other teams to qualify for the 1951 IDC final, which it lost to Suva by two goals to nil. Unlike the other football teams from the western division, Rakiraki performed poorly in the 1970s and 1980s, but it improved in the 1990s and created history in 2003 to win its first IDC in the senior division, winning again in 2004, 2006 and 2007. In the 2003 IDC, held in Govind Park, Rakiraki defeated T/Naitasiri 2–0. In that year Rakiraki had players like Ritesh, Farid, Atinesh, Ganga, Raju, Semi, Robin, Aeseli, Shiu, Shameel Hussein, Shameer, Tevita, Vikash, Atish and was coached by Pragdeesh Gounder (Putty). The team manager was Sani Ram (Sannu) and officials comprised Mohd Rafiq, Kamal Chand Seth, Shaneel, Atesh Maharaj and chairman Sanjeet Maharaj.
Rakiraki's players are a mix of seasoned athletes and emerging talents, all united by their love for the game and their commitment to representing their town with pride. The team's colors reflect the rich cultural heritage of Fiji, and their matches are a celebration of local traditions, drawing enthusiastic crowds that create an electric atmosphere.
Off the field, the Rakiraki Soccer Team is deeply involved in community initiatives, promoting youth engagement in sports and fostering a sense of teamwork and discipline among the younger generation. With a focus on development and excellence, Rakiraki aims to not only achieve success in competitions but also to inspire future generations of Fijian soccer players. Whether on the pitch or in the community, the Rakiraki Soccer Team stands as a symbol of unity, resilience, and the enduring love for football in Fiji.