Fiji FACT Top 8 Battle Continues
The battle to secure a top eight spot in the Digicel Fiji FACT tournament continues this weekend.
This is another round of the Digicel Fiji Premier League competition, which determines the qualifiers.
In a thriller on Sunday at the Uprising Sports Centre in Pacific Harbour, Deuba, Navua in a must-win clash takes on Labasa at 3pm.
The Babasiga Lions have registered two wins to move to fourth spot.
Coach Johan Leewai said their 3-0 win over Ba have boosted their chances of qualifying.
Down the Coral Coast road to Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka, sees hosts Nadroga take on Tailevu/Naitasiri.
“We have one more game left against Nadroga and we aim for a win to be in the top eight.” said Tailevu/Naitasiri coach Tagi Vonolagi after they beat Navua 2-1 at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori, last Sunday.
The Imdad Ali- coached Ba side is looking to make things right against minnows Tavua on Saturday.
So long, Mr Lal
Meanwhile, the country’s football fraternity is saddened by the passing away of former Tailevu/Naitasiri and national team defender Govind Lal. Lal died at his home in Nakasi, Nausori, on Monday. He was part of the national team in the late 1970s. He played alongside former stars like
Samisoni Ratu, Ram Naresh, Madhwan, Dewan Chand, Tutunisau Caucau and the list goes on.
Fiji Football Association president Rajesh Patel acknowledged Lal’s huge contribution Lal towards the development of football in the country.
“It’s a huge loss,” Patel said.
“He had been a great footballer and an inspirational leader of his time. “I convey my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolence to the grieving family and I pray to the Almighty that his soul rest in peace.”
Lal is survived by his wife, only daughter, son-in-law, and three grandchildren.
This weekend’s fixtures Digicel Fiji Premier League:
Friday, 7.30pm Suva v Nadroga at Uprising Sports Centre, Pacific Harbour, Deuba;
Saturday, 3pm Ba v Tavua at Fiji FA Academy in Ba; Sunday, 3pm Navua v Labasa at Uprising Sports Centre, Pacific Harbour, Deuba; 3pm Nadroga v Tailevu/Naitasiri at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka; 3pm Suva v Lautoka at HFC Bank Stadium, Suva; 3pm Nadi v Rewa at Prince Charles Park, Nadi.
Digicel Senior League: Sunday, 2pm Nadogo v Savusavu at Daku Primary School, Nadogo; Sunday, 3pm Nasinu v Lami at Fiji FA Academy, Suva.
Digicel Fiji Women Super League: Sunday, 1pm Suva v Labasa at HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, 1pm Ba v Nadroga at Fiji FA Academy, Ba; 2pm Rewa v Tailevu/Naitasiri at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori.