Ba secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Labasa in Round 17 of the Digicel Fiji Premier League at the Fiji FA Academy Ground in Namosau. The Babasiga Lions needed to win this match to keep their slim hopes of claiming the title alive.
Experienced striker Christopher Wasasala put the visitors ahead in the 18th minute. Ba equalized with a towering header from Etonia Dogalau in the 37th minute, sending the teams into halftime level.
The second half proved to be competitive, but Ba clinched the win with a crucial late goal from Faazil Ali. As a result, Rooster Chicken Ba remains in fourth place with 28 points, matching third-placed Lautoka on points but falling behind on goal difference. Extra Supermarket Labasa holds onto second place with 32 points.