Nadi Football Association has secured the services of assistant national coach Yogendra Dutt to lead the side to the INKK Mobile Battle of the Giants.

This was confirmed by Nadi FA secretary Mohammed Rafiq yesterday.

Dutt who was instrumental for the Ba football side in previous years will boost the Green Machine.

It is understood Dutt the current has been released by the Fiji Football to bolster the side in their campaigns.

“He joined us on Monday replacing Bavs Khan who was in charge of the team this year,” he said.

“Yogen is a B-License coach and this is a big morale booster for the team. He will be in charge until the B.O.G.

Rafiq wish not to comment further on the changes undertaken by Nadi FA.

Dutt’s first outing will be to guide the side against minnows Rakiraki at the Prince Charles Park in Nadi at 7.30pm today.

“Our preparation has been good and we are going for a win,” he added.

National reps Waisake Tabucava who has suffered a knock to his ankle should be ready for the match. Goalkeeper Vereti Dickson will once again lead the side.

Dutt will be assisted by former Nadi and national striker Viliame Toma.

Meanwhile, Nadi is hosting Lautoka at Prince Charles Park on Sunday at 3pm.

Edited by Osea Bola

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