Ba midfielder Mohammad Raheem has traveled to New Zealand after obtaining a one-year work permit, resulting in his absence from the upcoming Digicel Fiji Premier League matches. Ba FA President Azam Ali confirmed that Raheem left for New Zealand today.
Raheem, the recipient of the 2023 IDC Golden Boot Award, has been an essential player for Ba football. Regarding his potential participation in this year’s IDC, President Ali mentioned that no decisions have been made yet. “We will make a decision closer to the time,” Ali stated, suggesting that the team’s strategy regarding Raheem’s involvement in future tournaments will depend on future developments.