Arorangi hosts Nikao

Arorangi will host Nikao at the Arorangi field in the second round of the Round Cup competition with the Under 14 Boys kicking off at 4.15pm.

In the Under 14 Boys division Nikao will look to dominate in this match after winning convincingly in their first encounter. Arorangi have a tough task on their hands to get anything from this match but will no doubt attempt to cause an upset.

In the Senior Women’s division both teams will look forward to the return of the national players who recently returned from the OFC Nations Cup tournament that took place in New Zealand. Poko Manuel and Jennifer Akavi for Nikao are there to strengthen the defensive line and mid field area, while Arorangi welcome back Tasha Dean and Linade Unuka to reinforce their defence.

Nikao almost won against Arorangi in their first encounter but Arorangi coming back to equalise – so both teams will look at winning.

Draw and referee appointments for today at the Arorangi field: 4.15pm Under 14 Boys, ref: Junior Arioka; assist refs: Mata Iroa and Anaberth Tetauru; 5pm, Senior Women, ref: Mata Iroa; assist refs: Junior Arioka and Anaberth Tetauru.