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 departed for New Zealand today.
Raheem, who received the 2023 IDC Golden Boot Award, has been a key player for Ba football. In response to questions about Raheem’s participation in this year’s IDC, President Ali stated that decisions regarding his involvement have not yet been made. “We will make a decision closer to the time,” Ali said, suggesting that the team’s approach to Raheem’s participation in future tournaments will be based on ongoing developments.