A total of 78 players were tested for drugs during the group stages of the Rooster Chicken/Scoops Ice Cream Battle of the Giants Tournament at the HFC Bank Stadium.
Out of 78, three players tested positive says Fiji FA Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Yusuf.
Unfortunately, we had three positive cases which two tested positive on Friday and one on Saturday,” said Yusuf.
Yusuf confirmed the three players were immediately suspended.
‘’The three players are suspended and will appear before the Fiji FA Disciplinary Committee.”
Yusuf clarified that first offenders will face a three-month suspension and a $300 fine, payable by both the player and their district.
Second offenders will be suspended for three years and fined $500 each, again with their district.
The disciplinary committee will have the final say on whether the penalties should be increased or decreased.
The CEO also reiterated that the disciplinary committee will make the last call whether the penalty posed should be decreased or increased.
Meanwhile, the Rooster Chicken/Scoops Premium Ice Cream semis and final will be held this weekend at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
The first semi-final will be between Extra Supermarket Rewa FC and Flick Hygiene Lautoka FC at 2pm followed by the second semi-final at 4.30pm between Smart Security/Calgary Nadi FC and Flick Hygiene Suva FC at 4.30pm this Saturday.
The final will be played on Sunday at 3pm.
