The Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) has ruled in favour of Nadi FC following a protest over Navua FC fielding an ineligible player during their Round 18 Extra Premier League clash on Sunday.
In a statement released this evening, Fiji FA confirmed that Navua FC had played a suspended player who had accumulated yellow cards despite being formally notified of the suspension via email on both September 16 and 24.
“The Fiji Football Association Board of Control held an emergency meeting today at 5.30pm and confirmed that Navua FC breached league rules,” the statement said.
“As per Article 26.3 of the Extra Premier League Regulations, the protest has been upheld in favour of Nadi FC.”
Nadi FC has now been awarded three points and a 3-0 result for the match.
Fiji FA also announced a broader inquiry into the incident, invoking Articles 6.1 and 6.2(a) of its Regulations on Integrity of the Competition and Match-Fixing. The governing body has directed its Integrity Committee to conduct a full investigation involving both clubs.
“A report will be presented at the Board meeting this Saturday, after which a decision will be made on whether to refer the matter to the Ethics Committee for further action,” the statement said.
Fiji FA reaffirmed its stance on transparency and discipline in domestic football:
“Fiji FA takes matters of integrity and fair play seriously and will ensure that the process is carried out thoroughly and fairly.”
