Football legend backs Ba team ahead of Fiji FACT semis

Ba football legend Lote Delai is backing the current Men in Black squad to finally end the district's 16-year wait for another Fiji FACT title. Delai, who famously scored the solitary goal that secured Ba's victory in the inaugural 1991 Fiji FACT final, believes this year's team possesses the necessary quality and determination.

Delai has been actively involved with the squad throughout the season, offering motivation and guidance alongside fellow Ba greats Malakai Khehnahwe and Isikeli Seva Senior. He recalls the 1991 triumph vividly, emphasizing that winning the first Fiji FACT was a historic achievement. "We are really prepared to win this Fiji FACT. The team that is the fittest will win, and I believe Ba has what it takes," Delai stated.

Ba's last Fiji FACT trophy win was in 2010. The team now aims to take a significant step towards ending this drought when they face Extra Supermarket Labasa FC in the first semi-final today at Subrail Park in Labasa. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. The second semi-final will feature Lautoka against Navua at 4:20 p.m., with the victors progressing to Sunday's final. Live commentaries will be broadcast on Radio Fiji Two.

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In 1991, we won the first Fiji FACT. It was 1-0 and I scored the goal. We won the first Fiji FACT, and it’s part of history now. We are really prepared to win this Fiji FACT. The team that is the fittest will win, and I believe Ba has what it takes.