Analysis: Lautoka FC and Rewa FC Meet Amid Off-field Trouble

This weekend’s Vodafone Pre­mier League fixture between Lautoka and Rewa will be played against a backdrop of off-field uncertainty in both camps.

Interim Rewa coach Nigel Khan quit last week following an embar­rassing 6-1 defeat to Nadi, claiming his players played “pathetically” and had “no heart” for the team.

Khan’s decision came amid re­ports the players were not respond­ing to the former Rewa youth coach’s instructions.

It has left the Rewa executives frantically searching for a replace­ment as defending champions Lau­toka lie in wait.

Rewa, with 3 points after a win against Nasinu and losses to Laba­sa, Tavua and Nadi, sit dead last in the VPL standings.

Former Rewa interim coach Nigel Khan

The timing of the off-field issues could take its toll on the players, who suffered immense disappoint­ment in the Champions League one year after losing in the final.

Lautoka are on sixth place after two matches in the VPL standings but enter the match as firm favour­ites.

Whatever happens on the pitch, expect drama off it.

Edited by Osea Bola

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