Ba wins top title – Khan stars for ‘Men in Black’

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Ba was yesterday crowned the champion of the Digicel Fiji Muslim Sports Association IDC 2021 at Prince Charles Park in Nadi. Picture: REINAL CHAND

STRIKER Mosim Khan starred for Ba scoring both goals against Navua in the final of the Digicel Fiji Muslim Sports Association Inter District Championship at Prince Charles Park in Nadi yesterday.

Khan drove in from close range in the first spell and then nodded in Abbu Zahid’s corner kick late in the second spell to seal victory.

Ba won $1000 while Navua received $500.

In the semi-finals, Navua defeated Valelevu 5-4 via a penalty shootout while Ba beat Labasa 3-1.

Ba coach Tevita Seru said they only had one week’s preparation.

He said it was hard work and the fitness of his players that made them win.

“I thank the boys for their hard work and their families for the support,” Seru said.

“We are grateful to the sponsors. Most of the players are playing in Ba, so it was about building a good combination with high level fitness.”

Ba last won the FMSA IDC title in 2018.

Defending champion Meigunyah was bundled out of the tournament in the quarter-finals.

FMSA president Javed Ahmed said all the quarter-finalists had qualified for the Super Eight Championship in October.

Seru said the players would take a break and would return to training occasionally for the October tournament.

Meanwhile, the Minister for Employment, Industrial Relations, Labour, Youth and Sports, Parveen Kumar, who was the special guest during the final commended the Fiji Football Association for keeping the Easter long weekend free on their annual calendar to allow players to participate in their respective religious tournaments.

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