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Shivam back for Whites

Emoni Narawa
Sunday, September 09, 2012

SUVA'S Fiji FACT hero Nathan Shivam is back as they line up for their crucial National Football League match against Lautoka at Nausori's Ratu Cakobau Park today.

Shivam and stylish striker Ralph Sherwin's timely return will strengthen the All Whites campaign.

Suva needs a win over Blues to keep their hopes alive of winning the Fiji Sun/GP Batteries-sponsored event.

The capital side trail Ba by six points but a win this afternoon will narrow the deficit. Ba leads the table with 39 points.

Suva coach Gurjit Singh said it was "do-or-die" for his troops.

"This is a very important game for us. We need to win this game to keep our hopes alive of winning the title," he said.

"We got Nathan and Ralph back in the team so we hope to give Lautoka a good game."

Suva faces Ba in their next clash before taking on Labasa in their final match. Singh said it was important to bag maximum points from the remaining matches.

He urged Suva fans to rally behind the team. The game kicks-off at 4pm.