Ba midfielder Mohammad Raheem has traveled to New Zealand after obtaining a one-year work permit, meaning he will miss the upcoming Digicel Fiji Premier League matches. Ba FA President Azam Ali confirmed that Raheem departed for New Zealand today. Raheem, who earned the 2023 IDC Golden Boot Award, has been a key player for Ba football.
Regarding Raheem’s participation in this year’s IDC, President Ali mentioned that nothing has been finalized yet. “We will make a decision closer to the time,” Ali said, suggesting that the team’s decision on Raheem’s future involvement will depend on developments as they unfold.