The atmosphere is building at HFC Bank Stadium as passionate fans arrive for the 86th FMF Inter-District Championship semi-finals, with die-hard Extra Supermarket Labasa FC supporter Mohammed Izaz travelling all the way from Labasa to back his team.
Izaz who is a familiar face among football lovers in Fiji
Speaking to fijivillage Sports, Izaz says he is confident Labasa will defeat Dayals Steel Ba FC in today's second Super Premier Division semi-final.
He also believes HFC Bank Stadium will be a lucky ground for the Babasiga Lions.
Izaz says Labasa has yet to win a title this year, and he is hoping the team can bring home some silverware.
Fans of Labasa, Ba, Vantex Solutions Navua FC and defending champions Stratum/Lincoln Rewa FC are arriving at the stadium ahead of the two highly anticipated matches.
The atmosphere is getting louder, with supporters bringing musical instruments and cheering for their teams.
Meanwhile, Shah Group of Companies Dreketi FC will face Bua FC in the Senior Division final after both teams secured victories in their respective semi-finals.
Dreketi booked their place in the final after defeating Pillay Garments Taveuni FC 3-0, while Bua FC edged Nadogo FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the match remained locked at 1-all following extra time.
In the Premier Division semi-finals, Seaqaqa beat Tavua 3-1 to book their place in the final, where they will face the winner of the match between the Fiji Under-17 national team and Kiribati, which is currently underway at Buckhurst Park.
In the Super Premier Division, Rewa will take on Navua at 2.30pm, while Labasa will face Ba at 5pm.
The winners will advance to tomorrow's Super Premier Division final, which will be played at 3pm at HFC Bank Stadium.
