Baa Zone action begins in Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 at Royal Island Maldives

The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 has now moved to the Baa Zone, where the tournament officially kicked off on 14th August 2025. Hosted by Royal Island Maldives, the competition features eight strong teams split into two groups. These teams will compete for the prestigious title of Baa Atoll Champion and the chance to advance to the national stage.

Baa Zone Teams:

• Group A: Royal Island Resort, The Nautilus Maldives, Milaidhoo Island Maldives, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo
• Group B: Finolhu Baa Atoll, Soneva Fushi, Dusit Thani Maldives, Vakkaru Maldives

The opening ceremony featured a cultural dance performance by the Royal Island team, hosted by MC Madhuritu, Learning and Development Manager. Royal Island’s Resident Manager, Mohamed Afrah, presented the Baa Zone Champions Trophy and delivered a welcome speech before Royal Island and The Nautilus entered to the FIFA Anthem. The ceremony concluded with the Maldivian National Anthem.

Group A – Day 1 Matches:

Match 1: Royal Island vs The Nautilus:

• Half-Time: 3–4 | Full-Time: 4–7
• Man of the Match: Mohamed Rasheed (#8) – The Nautilus, presented by legendary Maldivian futsal goalkeeper, Ismail Fathih (Thaadro)

Match 2: Milaidhoo vs The Westin:

• Half-Time: 2–0 | Full-Time: 4–1
• Man of the Match: Mohamed Rafhan (#11) – Milaidhoo

Upcoming Group B Matches – 16th August 2025:

• Finolhu vs Soneva Fushi
• Dusit Thani vs Vakkaru Maldives

The winner of the Baa Zone will go on to face JOALI Maldives (Raa Zone Champion) in the upcoming Zone Semi-Final.

Now in its 4th year, the Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup has cemented its place as a premier event in the Maldivian sports calendar. Sponsored by Dhiraagu, the Maldives’ leading telecommunications provider, the tournament continues to highlight the passion, sportsmanship, and hidden football talent within resort communities across the nation.