Ratu Cakobau Park, known as Vodafone Ratu Cakobau Park for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-use stadium located in

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, Fiji. It is currently used for

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and

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matches and hosts the home games of Fiji association football clubs Rewa F.C. and Tailevu/Naitasiri F.C. as well as the games of

team Tailevu Knights. The stadium has a capacity of 8,000. Ratu Cakobau Park was scheduled to host an international match on the 16 August 2011, Fiji against

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with both men and women's national teams in friendly action. However, bad weather left the pitch in an unplayable condition and the matches were moved to Thomson Park, Navua. Ratu Cakobau Park was a host venue for men's football at the

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. The tournament was won by Fiji. The stadium also hosted the final of the women's football event, in which

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defeated

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. In November 2011, the stadium hosted the annual Vanua Cup, organized by the Labasa Muslim Sports & Social Club. Tournament organizer Mohammed Sareem said "Many players playing would never have had an experience to play in the Vodafone Ratu Cakabou Park and this tournament gives them an opportunity."Teams gear up for Vanua Cup
Fijilive Sports.20 November 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2011.

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{{reflist Football venues in Fiji Multi-purpose stadiums Fijian Drua