Ba FC captain Praneel Nadu congratulates Mohammed Raheem after he scored a hat-trick against Navua in their 4-0 win.
Fiji’s emerging football star, Mohammed Raheem, played a pivotal role in securing RC Manubhai Ba’s spot in the Super Premier division final at the Courts Inter District Championship.
Raheem delivered a spectacular hattrick in the second half, propelling Ba to a resounding 4-0 victory over Navua in the semi-final.
Raheem’s performance was nothing short of devastating, and he entered the game at halftime, stealing the spotlight.
Mohammed Raheem after the match
The early momentum for Ba was set by Begg, who scored with a header from a Praneel Naidu free-kick in the first half.
Nabil Begg celebrates after scoring for Ba against Navua
Ba had a strong hold on the first half, but Navua put up a brave fight in the second period.
However, Raheem, who is rapidly gaining recognition as a sensation, struck from long range, shattering Navua’s dreams.
Ba FC captain Praneel Nadu congratulates Mohammed Raheem after he scored a hat-trick against Navua.
He continued his brilliance with a free-kick, making it 3-0, and then repeated the feat to secure the fourth goal.
Despite unfavorable weather conditions for both teams and fans, the young talents from Ba ensured an enthralling and delightful game.
Ba now awaits the winner of the Suva-Lautoka clash in the final.
