Nadi FC and Nadroga FC are set to kick off the 2024 Digicel Fiji FACT tournament at 12:30 PM on Friday, May 31, at Subrail Park in Labasa. This opening match promises to be an exciting start to the tournament, where the top eight teams will compete for the prestigious title.
Both teams will be eager to begin their campaign with a victory. Their previous encounter in the Digicel Fiji Premier League this year ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, setting the stage for another competitive match.
The match also features an intriguing battle between the coaches. Nadi FC has recently recruited a new coach from Canada, following the departure of veteran coach Kamal Swamy. Swamy has joined Nadroga FC as a technical director, assisting coach Varun Karan.
Nadi FC has a rich history in the Fiji FACT, having won the title five times and finishing as runner-up four times. Their last victory was in 2019, when they defeated Suva FC 2-1 in the final at Churchill Park in Lautoka. On the other hand, Nadroga FC has won the Fiji FACT title twice and finished as runner-up twice. Their last triumph came in 2001, when they defeated Labasa FC 7-6 in penalty kicks at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.
This match is expected to be a thriller as both teams look to start their tournament journey with a win!
