The Ba football team are in business mode as they prepare for the Vodafone Fiji FACT 2017 tournament, which gets underway on Thursday.

Yesterday, when approached for an interview coach Imdad Ali said that the Ba Football Association board has opted to keep a low profile and not to reveal any information to the media regarding their preparation.

“The final decision comes from Ba Football Association board,” he told SUNsports.

“I have been told by the board not to give any interviews before the Fiji FACT tournament.

“I will not be able to give any information as it’s the decision of the board.”

Ali however, confirmed that the players had joined their families on Saturday to spend Mother’s Day.

“We will get back into camp tomorrow,” he added.

Ba face rivals Nadi in their pool opener game at 3pm on Thursday.

Ba: 1. Shaneel Goundar (GK) 2. Avinesh Waran Swamy, 3. Meli Codro 4. Manasa Nawakula, 5. Amena Bola, 6. Suliano Tawanakoro, 7. Sitiveni Cavuilagi. 8. Patrick Senivaliti, 9 Samuela Nabenia, 10. Mavileko Nakama, 11. Praneel Naidu, 12. Remuera Takiata, 13. Malaki Rakura, 14. Josefata Naibuli, 15. Saula Waqa, 16. Malakai Tiwa, 17. Junior Narendra Rao, 18. Laisenia Raura, 19. Jonetani Newa, 20. Patrick Sarwan, 21. Kishan Sami, 22. Josaia Ratu, (GK) 23. Shivneel Singh

Edited by Leone Cabenatabua

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