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Nadi hopes to turn things around at BOG

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  • Nadi FC coach Babs Khan has named a 22-player squad for the Extra Battle of the Giants tournament in Ba.
  • Nadi will face Ba under the lights on Friday in a group that also includes Lautoka and Rewa.
  • The five-time champions last won the tournament in 1996 and have finished runners-up six times.

Nadi FC will open its Battle of the Giants campaign against Ba on Friday, carrying a 30-year wait for another title into the tournament.

Coach Babs Khan has selected a 22-member squad for the five-day competition. The group includes experienced players such as Joela Biuvanua, William Valentine, Tuiba Batiratu, Mohammed Ayman, Ilimotama Jese, Brendan McMullen, Mohammed Solayman and Jimson Abana.

The Jetsetters are drawn with Ba, Lautoka and Rewa. Their first match starts under the lights at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Four R Stadium at Govind Park in Ba. Nadi have won the tournament five times, in 1978, 1980, 1983, 1986 and 1996, and have also finished runners-up six times.

Friday’s other matches are Suva against Navua at 1 p.m., Labasa against Nasinu at 3 p.m., and Rewa against Lautoka at 5 p.m. Radio Fiji 2 will carry live commentary of all the tournament matches.

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