When it comes to the FMF Inter-District Championship, no club carries a legacy as rich or as iconic as Ba FC. RC Manubhai sponsored Ba are the undisputed kings of the IDC, with an incredible 25 championships and 19 runner-up finishes — a record unmatched in Fijian football. As hosts at the redeveloped 4R Stadium, Govind Park, Ba step into the 2025 edition not only as contenders, but as custodians of a tournament they have dominated for decades.
The Men in Black’s most recent IDC triumph came in 2023, when they defeated Suva in a dramatic final in Suva. That victory ended a five-year wait and reminded the nation that Ba’s winning culture runs deep. For the Men in Black, the disappointment of missing out has only sharpened their hunger to deliver in front of their loyal home supporters this year.
Behind the scenes, the club’s leadership has been working tirelessly to restore Ba’s dominance. The Ba FC president has made it clear that nothing less than building a formidable team will do, strengthening the squad with both experienced players and young talents. To guide this mission, the club turned to former Rewa coach Rodeck Singh, a tactician with proven success in domestic football. His appointment has injected fresh ideas and discipline into the team, raising hopes that Ba can once again become the powerhouse of Fijian football.
In the Extra Fiji Premier League, Ba endured a mixed season, finishing fourth on the ladder. They showed flashes of their trademark flair and resilience, recording important wins but also dropping points in crucial fixtures. While inconsistency kept them from challenging for the league title, their squad remains full of quality, making them dangerous opponents in tournament settings.
Their tournament campaigns in 2025 reflected the same story. In the BiC Fiji FACT, Ba struggled to get out of the group stage, while in the Extra Battle of the Giants (BOG) they showed improvement, advancing to the semi-finals before bowing out against a strong Rewa side. Those results were below the lofty expectations of the Men in Black, but with Rodeck Singh now at the helm and the IDC staged at Govind Park, Ba’s ambitions are set higher than ever.
For Ba FC, the IDC is not just another competition — it is the tournament that defines their legacy. With 25 titles already secured, they remain the benchmark against which all others are measured. Now, with their president driving a rebuild and Rodeck Singh orchestrating from the touchline, Ba FC are determined to remind Fiji why they are still the most successful club in IDC history.
In the 2025 FMF IDC draw, Ba have been placed in Group B, alongside Rewa, Navua, and Nadroga. It’s a group that promises fierce battles, especially with Rewa — the side that eliminated them in the BOG — looming large as a key rival. With history, leadership, and the roar of 4R Stadium at Govind Park behind them, Ba FC will be one of the teams to watch closely in this year’s competition.
The kings of the IDC have unfinished business — and their rivals know it.
