The excitement builds at the CIFA Complex today as the grassroots teams take the field for their Round 9 fixtures.

Starting at 4:15pm, the under-6, U8, U10 and U12 mixed teams are expected to bring their talent and enthusiasm to the pitch.

Family, friends, and football supporters are all encouraged to come out and cheer on the next generation of footballers!

In the U6 mixed category, Puaikura will face Tupapa Maraerenga in what promises to be a fun and energetic match. In the U8, U10 and U12 mixed divisions, Nikao Sokattak will battle it out with Puaikura, Tupapa Maraerenga takes on Avatiu and Titikaveka will challenge Matavera-Ngatangiia in a series of thrilling contests.

Following the grassroots action, the U18 Men’s match between Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura will kick off at 4:50pm.

Nikao Sokattak, finding their form, will aim to continue their upward climb on the table, while Puaikura’s young and ambitious squad will be looking to showcase their continuous improvement.

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Fixtures

CIFA Field 1: Under 6 Mix - 4:15pm Field 1 Puaikura vs Tupapa Maraerenga (Ref: Prashant Mani/Andrew Teena), Field 2 Avatiu vs Titikaveka (Ref: Raita Savage); Under 8 Mix - 4:15pm Field 1 Puaikura vs Nikao Sokattak (Ref: Ranjeeta Singh), Field 2 Tupapa Maraerenga vs Avatiu (Ref: Jubilee Jubilee), Field 3 Titikaveka vs Matavera-Ngatangiia (Ref: Jason Lindsay/Mata Iroa); Under 10 Mix - 4:15pm Field 1 Puaikura vs Nikao Sokattak (Ref: Lai Gukisuva), Field 2 Tupapa Maraerenga vs Avatiu (Ref: Matilda Auua), Field 3 Titikaveka vs Matavera-Ngatangiia (Ref: Athylene Savage). CIFA Field 2: Under 12 Mix - 4:15pm Field 1 Puaikura vs Nikao Sokattak (Ref: Robert Savage Snr), Field 2 Tupapa Maraerenga vs Avatiu (Ref: Teupoko Tuariki), Field 3 Titikaveka vs Matavera-Ngatangiia (Ref: Jaceline Pukerua); CIFA Field 1: Under 18 Men - 4:50pm Puaikura vs Nikao Sokattak (Ref: Tuakeu Paerau, AR1: George George, AR2: Prashant Mani, 4th: Rakesh Varman).