Minister for Youth and Sports Parveen Bala has asked the Fiji Football Association for an explanation on the recent cases of drug use by players and the alleged abuse of players by the National Coach.
Bala says Fiji FA is yet to respond.
The Fiji Football Association says the committee which was formed to look into allegations of assault by National Coach Christophe Gamel is expected to round off their investigation this week.
Fiji FA’s CEO Mohammed Yusuf says only three Ba players which include Amena Bolaitamana, Kalaveti Sivoi and Kini Madigi have given their statements while the fourth Ba player, Simione Nabenu did not show up.
The President of the Fiji Football Association Rajesh Patel says Gamel has been interviewed and he has denied assaulting or abusing any players.
Meanwhile, Police confirm that they have not received any reports from the Fiji Football Association regarding the allegation of drug use, but are ready to work with the Fiji FA executives when they come forward with the information.
Nine out of the 33 players tested positive for marijuana during the National Under 23 trials last month while 2 out of the 32 women footballers also tested positive for marijuana last month.
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