Suva striker Merrill Nand is currently leading the Golden Boot race in the Digicel Fiji Premier League after 14 rounds of play. Nand has scored a total of 10 goals, with 4-time winner Sairusi Nalaubu from Lautoka and seasoned Labasa striker Christopher Wasasala both following closely behind, each with 8 goals.
In the rankings, Rusiate Matarerega from Nadroga, Ali Mekawir from Navua, and Iosefo Verevou from Rewa are just a goal behind, each having netted 7 goals. Rewa’s Tevita Waranaivalu and Etonia Dogalau of Ba are not far behind with 6 goals each.
Nand, Wasasala, and Mekawir are set to play again this weekend, presenting them with opportunities to extend their goal tallies. Matches taking place on Sunday include Tailevu Naitasiri against Nasinu at 1pm, Navua facing Suva at 3pm, and a game between Nadi and Labasa occurring around the same time at Prince Charles Park.