The Fiji Football Association will hold its 87th Ordinary Congress this weekend to elect new vice-presidents, with several significant candidates nominated including Aiyaz Musa, Ritesh Pratap, and others. The following day, the 2025 BiC Fiji FACT tournament will begin, featuring matches throughout the weekend.
In a significant development for Fijian football, the Fiji Football Association (FFA) gears up for its 87th Ordinary Congress this Friday, at 10am, at their headquarters in Vatuwaqa, Suva. With the elections for vice-presidents on the horizon, many expect some fresh faces to step into these influential positions. FFA chief executive Mohammed Yusuf shared that nominations have been finalized, albeit they’ll conduct eligibility checks before officially announcing the candidates.
Among the notable names in the running is Aiyaz Musa, a former vice-president and well-known businessman. Other candidates include former Suva football president Ritesh Pratap, Labasa football president Rayaz Khan, Lautoka football president Shailendra Prasad, and Nadroga football president Max Chetty. Jiten Kumar and Moin Ali are also in the mix.
The Fiji FA will elect six vice-presidents, who will represent various regions: the South, West, and North, plus a dedicated women’s representative. This set-up aims to establish a balance in the leadership structure, ensuring diverse regional representation within the association.
Currently, the vice-presidents include Jitendra Kumar, Girja Prasad, and Jitendra Reddy among others, with Susan Wise serving as the women’s representative. Following the congress, the excitement doesn’t end there; the 2025 BiC Fiji FACT tournament will kick off right after, at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, promising an exhilarating weekend ahead.
Looking at the opening day of the tournament, it kicks off with Nadi taking on Nadroga at 12.30pm. This match will be followed by Navua versus Lautoka at 2.30pm, a face-off likely to draw plenty of interest. Then, at 4.30pm, football fans can anticipate a highly awaited clash when Rewa goes head-to-head with Ba. Finally, the day wraps up with Suva facing Labasa at 7pm. Saturday and Sunday will see pool matches continue, leading to the semifinals and the grand final next weekend.
As the congress draws nearer, anticipation grows not just for the elections but for the ensuing action on the pitch, signaling a vibrant time for Fijian football in the coming weeks.
This weekend’s Fiji Football Association congress holds significant implications for the future leadership of Fijian football, with key nominations pointing to a possible shift in vice-presidential roles. The election will introduce new faces while maintaining regional representation, and it precedes the exciting 2025 BiC Fiji FACT tournament. With a packed schedule ahead, football enthusiasts in Fiji are in for a treat.
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