Ba secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Labasa in Round 17 of the Digicel Fiji Premier League at the Fiji FA Academy Ground in Namosau. The Babasiga Lions needed a win to maintain their slim hopes of claiming the league title.
The visitors took the lead early when seasoned striker Christopher Wasasala scored in the 18th minute. However, Ba equalized in the 37th minute thanks to a header from Etonia Dogalau that found the back of the net. The match was tied at halftime.
In the second half, both teams fought intensely, but the Men in Black clinched the win with a late goal from Faazil Ali. Following this match, Rooster Chicken Ba remains in fourth place with 28 points, tied with third-placed Lautoka on points, but trailing due to goal difference. Extra Supermarket Labasa holds onto second place with 32 points.