Upolu Senior League a success

Despite the Covid 19 restrictions FFS 2020 Upolu Senior league competition has been one of the most successful tournaments in the FFS competition calendar.  The tournament kicked off in early August and concluded this morning with the presentation of prize’s to participating clubs in Upolu.

FFS President Papali’i Samuel Leslie Petaia spoke on behalf of the Executive Committee and the Federation to thank the participating clubs and everyone who contributed to the tournament.

“The tournament has been a success despite the many challenges we face due to Covid 19 restrictions.  I want to thank all the management, players, coaches, referees, FFS staff and supporters for making this tournament possible. As one of FFS goals is to develop our core clubs and at the same time driving the game to rural areas thus not forget our objective of developing our players for our National teams in the coming years.

Special thanks to our international federation FIFA and OFC for the financial assistance as we have invested in a lot of things to develop our clubs.

The 2020 Upolu National League tournament is one of FFS core competition were the winner of the Premier Men’s Division represent Samoa in the OFC Club Championship tournament.

Two new clubs registered in this year’s tournament and FFS wish to have more clubs joining the competition in the upcoming years.

Prizes

 First Division Men’s

1^st Place: Lupe o le Soaga – $3000

2^nd Place: USP – $2,500

3^rd Place: Lion of Judah – $1,500

4^th Place: Faleasi’u SC – $1,000

Premier Women’s Division

1^st Place: Moata’a SC – $6000

2^nd Place: Kiwi FC – $5,000

3^rd Place: Lupe o le Soaga – $4,000

4^th Place: Faleasi’u – $3,000

Premier Men’s Division

1^st Place: Lupe o le Soaga – $6000

2^nd Place: Vaipuna SC – $5,000

3^rd Place: Vaitele Uta – $4,000

4^th Place: Vaivase tai – $3,000

Premier Women’s Division – Top 8

1^st Place: Lupe o le Soaga – $2,000

2^nd Place: Moata’a – $1,500

3^rd Place: Fa’atoia United – $1,000

4^th Place: Kiwi FC – $500

Premier Men’s Division – Top 8

1^st Place: Lupe o le Soaga – $2,000

2^nd Place: Vaipuna – $1,500

3^rd Place: Vaitele Uta – $1,000

4^th Place: Sogi FC – $500

Golden Glove – First Division Mens – Junior Bitner Tafili (Lupe o le Soaga)

Golden Glove – Premier Women’s Division – Repeka Asafo (Kiwi FC)

Golden Glove – Premier Men’s Division – Viliamu Ataga (Lupe o le Soaga)

Golden Boot (top scorer) Premier Women’s Division – Hazel Peleti (Moata’a)

Golden Boot (top scorer) Premier Men’s Division – Va’a Taualai / Michael Tumua Leo  

Golden Boot (top scorer) First Division Men’s – Fredly Nipiko (USP)

Most Valuable Player – Premier Women’s Division – Afioga Ene (Lupe o le Soaga)

Most Valuable Player – Premier Men’s Division – Andrew Setefano (Lupe o le Soaga)

Most Valuable Player – First Division Men’s – Jason Demtri Limae (USP)

Official Prizes:

Savaii

Young & Upcoming referee: Tomasi Matu’u

Young & Upcoming assistant referee: Pisila Ionatana

Most Promising referee: Piula Baker

Most Promising assistant referee: Amusia Tita’e

Most Improve Referee: Gram Soke Toleafoa

Most Improve Assistant Referee: Lefiufinau Salu

Upolu

Female Assistant Referee: Clementina Toma

Male Assistant Referee: Gerard Ionatana

Male Referee of the Year: Lafi Ioane

Most Promising referee: Hanipale Jr Hanipale

Most Promising assistant referee: Amusia Tita’e

Most Improve Assistant Referee: Samuelu Malo, Peter Ioane