Ba banks on home ground advantage to end 8-year BOG title wait

Ba banks on home ground advantage to end 8-year BOG title wait
PC: Fiji Football Association

Dayal's Steel Ba will be looking to make full use of their home ground advantage when they compete in the 2026 Extra Battle of the Giants at Four R Stadium at Govind Park.

The Fiji Football Association says the Men in Black will have the backing of their home fans as they chase their first BOG title in eight years.

Ba-born coach Ravinesh Kumar will also be aiming to complete a remarkable treble after guiding the side to the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT and Extra Premier League titles since taking charge in May.

Playing at Govind Park will add extra motivation for Ba as they look to lift another major trophy in front of their supporters.

Ba has won the BOG title a record 17 times, as their most recent BOG title came in 2018 when they defeated Suva 2-0 after extra time in the final.

Despite their strong history in the tournament, Ba has gone eight years without lifting the BOG trophy and will be hoping that playing on familiar ground and in front of their home fans can help end the wait.

Ba will face Nadi at 7.30pm on Friday, Rewa at 5.30pm on Saturday and Lautoka at 5.30pm on Sunday in their BOG pool matches.


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