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Ba to keep faith in youth players

Ba to keep faith in youth players

By Naveel Krishant
26/08/2020
If Ba wins the game, they will move to the top of the VPL points table. [Image: Ba Football Association]

The Ba soccer team will keep their faith in the youth players who performed well in the Punjas Battle of the Giants tournament.

Team manager, Ranveer Singh says players such as Kalaveti Sivoi, Mitieli Naiviro, Sumeet Goundar and Isikeli Sevanaia Junior are expected to feature against Rewa this Saturday.

Experienced players like Abbu Zahid, Junior Narendra Rao, Malakai Tiwa, Samuela Drudru and Ilimotama Jese are also likely to feature.

Singh says beating Rewa in the first round of the Vodafone Premier League is a motivation for the team

He adds finishing is one area that they are working on improving in training.

If Ba wins the game, they will move to the top of the VPL points table.

Ba will play Rewa at 3 pm on Saturday at the Fiji FA Academy Grounds.

On Sunday, Nasinu will host Lautoka at Ratu Cakobau Park at 2 pm, Nadi will face Navua at 3 pm at Prince Charles Park while Suva will host Labasa at the same time.

FNRL
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