Fiji Fact | Tough pool – Lautoka braces for western giants

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Fiji Football Association CEO Mohammed Yusuf takes part in the pool draws for the Fiji Fact tournament that will be held in Labasa this month. PICTURE: LITIA RITOVA

Defending champion Lautoka has been drawn in a tough pool for this year’s Digicel Fiji FACT.

The Blues will face western giants Ba, Nadi and unpredictable Nadroga in Pool A.

The draws were unveiled yesterday at the Digicel Outlet in Damodar City, Suva, setting the stage for eight teams to compete for the title at Subrail Park in Labasa from May 31 to June 2.

Group B features hosts Labasa FC, Navua, Nasinu, and Digicel Premier League points leader Rewa.

Additionally, the pool draws for the Digicel Fiji Women’s IDC 2023 were announced, featuring the top six teams from the Digicel Fiji Super League that was played last year.

Pool A will see Ba FC, Rewa FC, and Suva FC, while Pool B includes Labasa FC, Nadi, and Nadroga.

The women’s IDC tournament is scheduled to take place from May 16-20 at the Fiji FA Academy grounds in Vatuwaqa.