Labasa faces a tough test in the pool stage of the Extra Battle of the Giants tournament, hosting Ba, Lautoka, and Nadroga in the so-called “group of death” from August 1 at Subrail Park.
Despite a recent 1-4 loss to Lautoka, Labasa hopes to bounce back on home turf.
Fiji FA CEO Mohammed Yusuf expects a thrilling tournament, noting the tight competition among the top teams.
Pool B sees league leaders Rewa face Navua, Suva and Nadi.
The tournament returns to Labasa for the first time since 2002, when Nadroga last won the title at the same venue.
