Nadi wins IDC, now eyes ICC title
The Rizwan Valentine Alicaptained Nadi side after winning the Fiji Muslim Sports Association Digicel/ Tebara Halal Meats Inter District Championship at the Prince Charles Park in Nadi on Sunday has set its sight on the FANCA’s International Club Championship 2023 in October.
Tournament top goal scorer Mohammed Shafeem scored a hattrick
in their 3-1 victory over Ba in a wet and slippery final, witnessed by over 2000 fans.
“After this win, we will not rest on our laurels; We’re now focussed to clinch the ICC in October as well. Preparation will continue with our camp,” Ali said.
“We thank all the supporters, sponsors of the team who have been backing us from day one.” Striker Naushad Khan scored the lone goal for Ba in the second spell but it was too late to change the scoreboard.
In the semi-finals, Nadi had hammered Varavu, while Ba defeated Drasa.
FMSA president Javed Ahmed confirmed that they will assist in the preparation of all eight teams in their bid to keep the ICC title in Fiji.
Ahmed also confirmed that the eight quarter-finalists have qualified for the ICC, this included Drasa, Lautoka, Ba, Cuvu, Nadi, Suva, Varavu and 2022 winner Maigania.
Awards: Golden Ball Rizwan W Valentine Ali, golden boot (5 goals each) Mohammed Shafeem (Nadi) and Usman Ali (Lautoka), golden glove Alam (Suva), Best Manager – Shameer (Rewa)/ Zahid Ali (Cuvu), Fair play team – Nasinu, Rookie – Abdul Sahil (Varavu). Other results: Kamil Muslim College defeated Nadi Muslim College in the School Cup.
Legends final: South defeated West 1 and Master final: West 1 defeated South 1.