Suva striker Merrill Nand is currently at the forefront of the Golden Boot race in the Digicel Fiji Premier League after 14 rounds of play. Nand has scored 10 goals to date, closely followed by four-time winner Sairusi Nalaubu of Lautoka and seasoned Labasa striker Christopher Wasasala, both of whom have netted 8 goals.
Trailing them are Nadroga’s Rusiate Matarerega, Navua’s Ali Mekawir, and Rewa’s Iosefo Verevou, each with 7 goals. Rewa’s Tevita Waranaivalu and Etonia Dogalau from Ba have contributed 6 goals each.
Nand, Wasasala, and Mekawir are set to compete again this weekend, providing them an opportunity to increase their goal tally. The matches scheduled for Sunday include Tailevu Naitasiri taking on Nasinu at 1 PM, followed by Navua facing Suva at 3 PM, along with Nadi and Labasa clashing at Prince Charles Park around the same time.