3 players test positive for using marijuana in the IDC

IDC-2020 Soccer

3 players test positive for using marijuana in the IDC

By Dhanjay Deo

Tuesday 13/10/2020

Fiji Football Association’s CEO, Mohammed Yusuf

Three players tested positive for using marijuana in the Courts IDC.

Fiji Football Association’s CEO, Mohammed Yusuf says two players are from premier teams while one player plays in the senior competition.

He says they are currently checking if these players are repeat offenders. They are expected to be suspended from all levels of soccer.

Meanwhile, around 25,000 fans entered the gates at the ANZ Stadium to watch the five day Inter District Championship.

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