Suva striker Merrill Nand is currently at the forefront of the Golden Boot race in the Digicel Fiji Premier League following 14 rounds of play. Nand has scored 10 goals, leading the pack ahead of four-time champion Sairusi Nalaubu from Lautoka and seasoned Labasa forward Christopher Wasasala, both of whom have scored 8 goals.
Trailing closely 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 follow with 6 goals.
Nand, Wasasala, and Mekawir are set to appear again this weekend, offering them opportunities to increase their goal tallies. On Sunday, Tailevu Naitasiri will clash with Nasinu at 1 PM, while Navua will take on Suva at 3 PM, and Nadi will face Labasa around the same time at Prince Charles Park.