Former national defender Kishan Sami is set to return and strengthen the host team Lautoka in the upcoming 2024 FMF Inter District Championship (IDC), which begins on Tuesday at Churchill Park. Sami had been considering a transfer to Rewa during the mid-season window and has not played for Lautoka in some time. He recently led Sydney Suva to victory as captain in the Sanatan World Cup in Australia.
His return enhances the defensive options for the Blues coaching staff. Sami is anticipated to partner with players such as Ilimotama Jese, Sakaraia Naisua, Sterling Vasconcellos, Epeli Leiroti, and Antonio Tuivuna.
Additionally, experienced goalkeeper Senirusi Bokini will also rejoin the squad after missing the Battle of the Giants due to disciplinary issues.
Lautoka is placed in Group A along with Flick Hygiene Suva, Extra Supermarket Labasa, and Stratum Construction/Zeg Investment Navua. The team will kick off its campaign against Navua at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Lautoka squad includes: Epeli Vunivola, Epeli Leiroti, Zibraaz Sahib, Veleni Rasorewa, Sitiveni Cavuilagi, Maciu Tuinuku, Aporosa Yada, Apisalome Ravouvou, Ilisoni Logaivou, Shiva Pillay, Ilimorama Jese, Kishan Sami, Muni Shivam Naidu, Sairusi Nalaubu, Saula Waqa, Antonio Tuivuna, Sterling Vasconcellos, Usman Omede, Poasa Bainivalu, Sakaraia Naisua, Senirusi Bokini, and Beniamino Mateinaqara.