Former national defender Kishan Sami is set to strengthen the host team Lautoka in the upcoming 2024 FMF Inter District Championship (IDC), starting Tuesday at Churchill Park. Sami, who had considered joining Rewa during the mid-season transfer window, has been away from Lautoka for some time. He recently played for Sydney Suva in the Sanatan World Cup held in Australia, where he captained the team to a championship victory.
His return will enhance the options available to the Lautoka coaching staff in defensive positions. Sami is anticipated to team up with fellow defenders including Ilimotama Jese, Sakaraia Naisua, Sterling Vasconcellos, Epeli Leiroti, and Antonio Tuivuna.
Additionally, experienced goalkeeper Senirusi Bokini will also return to the squad after missing the Battle of the Giants due to disciplinary reasons.
Flick Hygiene Lautoka is placed in Group A alongside Flick Hygiene Suva, Extra Supermarket Labasa, and Stratum Construction/Zeg Investment Navua. Lautoka will commence their campaign with a match against Navua at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Lautoka’s roster 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.