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Lautoka eyes first Fiji FACT title with strong unbeaten run

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  • Khelvin Civil Engineering Lautoka Football Team leads Group B unbeaten in the 2026 BIC Fiji FACT tournament.
  • Coach Ajinesh Prasad aims to win his first Fiji FACT title, with Lautoka having previously beaten rivals Ba and won the tournament in 2024 at the same venue.
  • Lautoka faces Navua in the second semifinal on Saturday, with live commentary available on Radio Fiji 2.

Khelvin Civil Engineering Lautoka Football Team is a strong contender for the 2026 BIC Fiji FACT title, having topped Group B undefeated. Coach Ajinesh Prasad expressed his ambition to secure his first Fiji FACT trophy, viewing it as a significant achievement for his team. Lautoka has already demonstrated its prowess by defeating their western rivals, Ba, with a 2-0 scoreline during the group stage. To advance to the final, Prasad stated that the team must first overcome a formidable Navua side in their upcoming semifinal match. The venue for this crucial game, Subrail Park, holds positive memories for Lautoka, as they clinched the FACT title there in 2024 after a 1-0 victory over Navua in the final. The semifinal clash between Lautoka and Navua is scheduled for Saturday at 4:30 PM, and fans can follow the action through live commentary on Radio Fiji 2.

lifting the trophy would lay down a significant marker for his side.

— Ajinesh PrasadCoach Ajinesh Prasad on his ambition to win the Fiji FACT title.
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