FFA Congress to Feature Notable Vice-Presidential Nominations
The Fiji Football Association is set to conduct its 87th Ordinary Congress this Friday, with key nominations for vice-presidential positions including former vice-president Aiyaz Musa. The congress will precede the 2025 BiC Fiji FACT tournament, featuring a series of exciting matches starting the same day.
This upcoming weekend marks a significant moment for the Fiji Football Association (FFA), as it prepares to conduct its 87th Ordinary Congress. Taking place on Friday at 10 AM at the Fiji FA headquarters in Vatuwaqa, Suva, there is substantial anticipation surrounding the event. Mohammed Yusuf, the CEO of Fiji FA, has confirmed the congress and stated that various high-profile individuals have been nominated for vice-presidential positions.
Among the notable candidates is Aiyaz Musa, a former vice-president and well-known businessman. Other candidates reportedly nominated include Ritesh Pratap, the former president of Suva football, along with Rayaz Khan, the president of Labasa football, Shailendra Prasad from Lautoka football, Nadroga’s Max Chetty, and football figures Jiten Kumar and Moin Ali.
Yusuf mentioned, “Yes, nominations have closed but the governance committee will meet this afternoon to check eligibility of candidates before we release.” This procedure highlights the importance of ensuring that all candidates meet the necessary criteria before their names are officially announced.
The Fiji FA is set to elect a total of six vice-presidents during the congress. Representatives will cover regions including the South, West, North, and there will also be a dedicated position for a women’s representative. Currently, the vice-presidents of the Fiji FA include Jitendra Kumar, Girja Prasad, Jitendra Reddy, Edwin Chand, Yogeshwar Singh, Naziah Ali-Krishna, and Susan Wise serving as the women’s representative.
Immediately following the congress, the 2025 BiC Fiji FACT will commence at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Fans can look forward to an exciting first day of fixtures, kicking off with Nadi versus Nadroga at 12:30 PM. The second match of the day pits Navua against Lautoka at 2:30 PM, followed by a much-anticipated showdown between Rewa and Ba at 4:30 PM. The action-packed day will conclude with Suva facing Labasa at 7 PM.
Over the weekend, the pool matches will continue on Saturday and Sunday, culminating in the semi-finals and finals scheduled for the following weekend. This congress and upcoming tournament are significant for FFA, revealing both the evolving leadership and competitive excitement in Fiji’s football scene.
In summary, the Fiji Football Association is gearing up for its 87th Ordinary Congress this Friday, where a number of notable candidates are vying for vice-presidential positions. The outcome of these elections will have implications for the governance of football in Fiji. Additionally, the subsequent BiC Fiji FACT will provide thrilling matches for football fans, showcasing the strength and talent within local teams this weekend.
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