Defending New World National Soccer League champion Ba's hope of retaining their title is slim.

While the Men In Black still enjoy the number one spot in the points standing they have suffered 3 loss to Lautoka, Suva and Navua yesterday.

Ba has played 15 games and has 32 points while Lautoka who are on second position have only played 11 games and have 32 points.

The sugar city boys have 4 games in hand which could see them dethroning Ba from the number 1 position.

Navua are also in the running as they have played 12 games and have 28 points.

The battle for the last position is between Labasa and Nadi.