Nadroga out to beat Giant Killers Navua

Moshin’s Insulation Nadroga is hoping to win against Navua when the Digicel Premier League resumes next Sunday on the 24th of this month.

Nadroga will be hosted by Navua at the Uprising Sports Center, Pacific Harbour.

President, Mohammed Ali said this was a crucial game for them as they want to remain in the Premier League.

“Preparation is ongoing, it is not that bad,” Ali said.

“We are looking forward to that game as it is a very important game for us.

“Navua are a very good team. They are on a high, it’s their home ground.

“They have actually come out of a big win after beating Ba.

Osea Vakatalesau will coach the side and will face Rewa this Saturday at 3pm at Lawaqa Park for a friendly game.

“Our ex-coach Kiniviliame Naika came out of his coaching job due to work commitments. He has some work commitments in Ba,” he said.

Only three matches played next Sunday.

The other two games are between Rewa and Esy Kool Nadi FC and Unique Rubber Stamp Suva FC taking on Online I.T Solutions Ba FC at the ANZ Stadium. All matches kick off at 3pm.

Fiji FA competitions manager Amitesh Pal said: “We have given three weeks to all the teams to prepare and we have also conducted educational sessions with them in regards to our return to play,” said Pal.

“We will have to reschedule all Labasa games due to the quarantine restrictions.

With football set to return the odds are stack for the players to deliver in the competition.

“After six months of lockdown and rest most of these players will find the going tough when they return.”

“Expect some slow starts but if the players have been training during the lockdown periof than we should be expecting fireworks from the first game.”

Water Flow Lautoka FC is currently leading the DPL points table with 13 points, two points ahead of the Delta Tigers who is second with 11 points while Labasa is on third place with ten points.

“There will be only three matches played next Sunday,” said Pal.

Navua FC will host Moshin’s Insulation Nadroga FC at the Uprising Sports Center, Rewa will travel to Prince Charles Park to face Esy Kool Nadi FC while Unique Rubber Stamp Suva FC will battle Online I.T Solutions Ba FC at the ANZ Stadium. All matches will kick off at 3pm.