Ba FA

{{More citations needed|date=September 2022}} {{short description|Fijian football club}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}} {{Infobox football club | clubname = Ba FA | image = Ba FC football team logo.png | upright = 0.8 | fullname = Ba Football Association | nickname = Men In Black | founded = {{start date and age|1935}} | ground = Govind Park,<br>Ba | capacity = 13,500 | chairman = Azam Ali | manager = Ronil Kumar| | league = National Football League | season = 2025 | position = 5th of 10 | website = }}

'''Ba Football Association''' ('''Ba FA''' for short) is a Fijian football club based in Ba that competes in the Fiji Premier League, the top flight of professional Fijian football. The club was founded in 1935. The club's home ground is the Govind Park.

Ba FA have won more trophies than any other club in Fijian football, with a record of 91 Trophies: 21 Fiji Premier league, 25 Inter-District Championship, 8 Fiji FA Cup Tournament, 17 Battle Of Giants, '''20''' Champion versus Champion and is the only club in OFC to have won a Quintuple (''5 trophies'') in a single season, achieving the feat in 2006.{{Citation needed|reason=Reliable source needed for the whole sentence|date=September 2022}}.

During the 2019 Fiji Premier League, Ba FA ended the campaign as champions without a single defeat – a record of 11 wins and 3 draws.

==History== Ba Football Club was formed in 1935 as a street football club by local Fijians. This was due to the efforts support from the Colonial Sugar Refining Company which owned a large Sugar Mill. In 1977, Ba Football Club became a professional club and became affiliated with the Fiji Football Association. In 1977, Ba participated in the 1977 Fiji National League which was the top tier of Fiji football. Ba were the winners of the first ever Fiji National League. In 1979, Ba won their second Fiji National League title and have since then won 21 league titles with their latest being in the 2018/19 season.

== Ba Football Association Logo == '''Concept''': Dr. Mohit Prasad

'''Designer:''' Josefa Uluinaceva (2006)

=== Colors ===

==== Black – Traditional Jersey and Team color ==== Black is the predominant background color, symbolizing strength. It reflects the team’s identity through nicknames such as "Men in Black," "Boys in Black," "All Black," and "Black Magic."

==== Gold ==== Represents the backdrop of hills—literally referencing Vatukoula in Ba's hinterland—but also symbolizing achievement at a "gold" standard. It is used in the text showing the year of establishment, signifying years of excellence.

==== Stars ==== The eleven stars radiating from the gold beneath the ball represent the players, the energy of the game, and the dynamic nature of football—bursting forth from Ba, for Ba.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/basoccer/posts/pfbid02E5R46dyTcJKSuC7MmFU675GxSUNQtia2DYg22sDEiL9m1j9uMYPM41JKDBVyspePl |url-status=live |website=facebook.com}}</ref>

==== Blue ==== Symbolizes the Ba River, valley, and mountains that form the backdrop of entry into Ba Town and District. Blue, as a primary color, signifies water, movement, economic activity, and the lifeblood of the people. It reflects the richness of the Ba River Valley, central to the area’s history and development.<ref name=":0" />

==== White ==== Used in the text "BA FA," the official name of the organization, shown as a reverse highlight against the black background. White also appears in the uniform—on trims, shorts, and sock stripes.<ref name=":0" />

==== Text Placement: BA FA ==== The placement of the text on either side of the Ba River symbolizes district unity. While the river divides, it also connects—bringing together land, water, and people on both sides.<ref name=":0" />

The text stretches out like a bridge—one that cannot be washed away—representing the unwavering support for Ba’s district football team, which unites the community across many divides.<ref name=":0" />

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==Current squad== {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no=1|nat=FIJ|name=Tevita Koroi|pos=GK}} {{Fs player|no=2|nat=FIJ|name=Ryan Naresh|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=3|nat=FIJ|name=Rahul Naresh|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=4|nat=FIJ|name=Malakai Rere|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=5|nat=FIJ|name=Kalaveti Sivoi|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=6|nat=FIJ|name=Ratu Dau|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=7|nat=SOL|name=Darold Kakasi|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=8|nat=FIJ|name=Sailasa Ratu|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=9|nat=FIJ|name=Raj Pillay|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=11|nat=FIJ|name=Gulam Razool|pos=FW}} {{Fs mid}} {{Fs player|no=12|nat=FIJ|name=Peceli Sukabula|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=13|nat=FIJ|name=Penisoni Tirau|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=14|nat=SOL|name=Ruel Grayven|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=15|nat=FIJ|name=Suliano Tawanakoro|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=16|nat=FIJ|name=Etonia Dogalau|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=17|nat=FIJ|name=Mohammed Raheem|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=18|nat=FIJ|name=Samuel Navoce|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=19|nat=FIJ|name=Mitieli Naiviro|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=20|nat=FIJ|name=Misiwani Nairube|pos=GK}} {{Fs player|no=22|nat=FIJ|name=Atunaisa Naucukidi|pos=GK}} {{Fs end}}

''Squad for the 2019 OFC Champions League''

{{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no=1|nat=FIJ|name=Misiwane Nairube|pos=GK}} {{Fs player|no=2|nat=FIJ|name=Avinesh Waran Suwamy|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=3|nat=FIJ|name=Mohammed Shazil|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=4|nat=FIJ|name=Manasa Nawakula|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=5|nat=FIJ|name=Sitiveni Cavuilagi|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=6|nat=FIJ|name=Simione Nabenu|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=7|nat=FIJ|name=Ratu Dau|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=8|nat=SOL|name=Darold Kakasi|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=9|nat=FIJ|name=Abbu Zahid Shaheed|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=10|nat=FIJ|name=Ratu Nakalevu|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=11|nat=FIJ|name=Ilimotama Jese|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=12|nat=FIJ|name=Kishan Sami|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=13|nat=FIJ|name=Malakai Rakula|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=14|nat=FIJ|name=Sakaraia Naisua|pos=DF}} {{Fs mid}} {{Fs player|no=15|nat=FIJ|name=Saula Waqa|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=16|nat=FIJ|name=Malakai Tiwa|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=17|nat=FIJ|name=Narendra Rao|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=18|nat=FIJ|name=Sanaila Waqanicakau|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=19|nat=FIJ|name=Kalaveti Sivoi|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=20|nat=FIJ|name=Amena Bolaitamana|pos=FW}} {{Fs player|no=21|nat=FIJ|name=Atunaisa Naucukidi|pos=GK}} {{Fs player|no=22|nat=FIJ|name=Josaia Ratu|pos=GK}} {{Fs player|no=23|nat=FIJ|name=Kini Madigi|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=24|nat=FIJ|name=Suliano Tawanakoro|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=25|nat=FIJ|name=Josaia Tuwai|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=26|nat=FIJ|name=William Valentine|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=27|nat=FIJ|name=Shivneel Singh|pos=MF}}

===Youth squad=== {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=FIJ|name=Isikeli Savenaia|pos=GK}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=FIJ|name=Jone Sukulu|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=FIJ|name=Mohammed Jamil|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=FIJ|name=Rahul Naresh|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=FIJ|name=Peceli Sukabula|pos=DF}} {{Fs mid}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=FIJ|name=Samuel Navoce|pos=DF}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=FIJ|name=Shaneel Narayan|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=FIJ|name=Mohammed Nabeel|pos=MF}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=FIJ|name=Jovilisi Muloca|pos=FW}} {{Fs end}}

==Former players==

* {{flagicon|Fiji}} Laniana Qereqeretabua<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fijisun.com.fj/2018/08/18/switching-schools-for-football/|title=Switching Schools For Football|publisher=fijisun.com.fj|access-date=9 August 2022|archive-date=9 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809105915/https://fijisun.com.fj/2018/08/18/switching-schools-for-football/|url-status=live |website=fijisun.com.fj}}</ref>

==Honours== *'''Fiji Premier League: 21''' :: 1977, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2019.

*'''Inter-District Championship : 25''' :: 1961, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2015, 2023

*'''Battle of the Giants: 17''' :: 1979, 1981, 1984, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2018.

*'''Fiji Football Association Cup Tournament: 8''' :: 1991, 1997 (''shared by Labasa''), 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010.

*'''Champion versus Champion Series: 20''' :: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018.

''Note'': No football tournaments were held in 1987

==Continental record== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |+ class="nowrap" | OFC Men's Champions League results !Season !Round !colspan=2|Club !Home !Away !Aggregate |- |}

*'''OFC Champions League''': 8 appearances ::'''Best''': ''Finalist'' in 2007 ::1987: Third place ::2005: Preliminary round ::2007: ''Finalist'' ::2008: 3rd in Group B ::2009: 3rd in Group B ::2012: 3rd in Group A ::2013: Semi Final ::2014: Semi Final

==See also== * Fiji Football Association

==References== <references/>

==Bibliography== * M. Prasad, ''Sixty Years of Soccer in Fiji 1938–1998: The Official History of the Fiji Football Association'', Fiji Football Association, Suva, 1998.

Category:Football clubs in Fiji Category:1935 establishments in Fiji Category:Association football clubs established in 1935 Category:Ba Province