Ba set to have exhausting sequence in Vodafone Premier League’s resumption

The 2020 season of Vodafone Premier League is going to resume on July 11 when current league champions Ba and newly promoted Navua will clash at Fiji FA Academy. People are already excited with football resumption Fiji but it must be bringing some worries to Ba.

The Men in Black are set to have an exhausting sequence. They are going to face Suva on July 12 – only one day after facing Navua. Ba will also face Lautoka on July 15 and Nasinu on July 19. A harsh sequence of four matches in nine days.

The first three matches were set to be played in February but they were postponed in order to give Ba more time to get ready for 2020 OFC Champions League.

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Fijian clubs are already used to play back to back games in the season, specially in Fiji FACT, Battle of the Giants and Inter-District Championship. However it is clear and scientifically proven that it is such a bad habit that should be changed in Fijian football culture.

FIFA recomendations are clear: clubs must rest at least 48 hours between two matches. In some countries this time is extended to 66 or even 72 hours because lack of rest affects players performance – increasing injury risks. It is understandable that Fiji Football Association (FFA) had to take some decisions and make some changes regarding 2020 national football season but there is no need to make a team play two games in two days.

The coaching staff of the Men in Black must be careful when Vodafone Premier League resumes. It has been almost four months since they played their last official match and despite having some weeks to get ready for these challenges it is not enough.

This sequence will put Ba players under a high injury risk. We hope that all players will be able to play without getting injured but if they do, it is going to be your fault, FFA.