Lautoka FC coaches stood down by association

Lautoka FC will be under new leadership for their upcoming Extra Premier League match against Navua, as current coaches Ajinesh Prasad and Shivam Raj have been stood down. The Lautoka Football Association announced the decision following an emergency meeting held yesterday.

The association has also requested that Prasad and Raj hand over a detailed report related to the BiC Fiji FACT. The exact reasons for their suspension were not immediately disclosed, but the pair will remain stood down until further notice.

Stepping into the coaching roles, Anibal Paris has been appointed as the acting head coach, with Jitesh Prasad serving as his assistant. Vipul Sharma will act as Team Director, and Mohd Shameem has been named Team Advisor.

Lautoka FC currently sits fourth in the Extra Premier League standings. Their recent performance includes a significant 4-0 loss to Rewa at home last week. The team also reached the semifinals of the BiC Fiji FACT tournament, where they were defeated by Navua.

The article also provides a schedule for Round 13 of the Extra Premier League, featuring matches between Nasinu and Rewa, Nadroga and Tailevu Naitasiri, Nadi and Labasa, and Suva and Ba. Live commentary for the Ba/Suva match will be available on Radio Fiji Two.