First of all I would like to wish everyone a happy and meaningful new year as we get ready to commence the 2020 football season.
It is with both pride and pleasure that I welcome all our football fans, players, officials and guests to the 27th edition of the Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion series.
Since its inception in 1993, the CVC series has been one of the perfect events to start the New Year.
The competition is contested between Courts Inter District and Vodafone Premier League champions which are Labasa and Ba respectively.
I am sure the fans have been eagerly waiting to the start of the 2020 football season and here we go- the two top giants of football the Babasiqa Lions and the Men in Black are all set to fight for the Pillay Garments CVC title this year.
Both teams have earned their right to participate with their deserving performances in 2019.
I would like to offer special word of thanks to our sponsor Mr Narendra Pillay of Pillay Garments for his continuous support in sponsoring the Champion vs Champion series.
This year, like every other year, fans should expect nail biting matches between Ba and Labasa.
The first leg will be hosted by Ba on Sunday January 19th at 3pm at Churchill Park in Lautoka while Labasa will host the second leg a week later on Sunday at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori at 3pm.
My best wishes goes to the players, administrators and team officials who have worked overtime to see their teams ready for the 2020 Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion series.
Needless to say at the end there will be only one winner and I urge both teams to show good sportsmanship and may the better team win.
To our football loving fans and supporters of the teams, we need your support and prayers to make this event a successful one. Thank you for the support over these years.
Have a great and satisfying season everyone!
