Australian based Lautoka soccer team goalkeeper Ali Cem Akbal has been ruled out of the Vodafone Fiji Fact which officially starts tomorrow at the TFL National Stadium.

Akbal who has been registered with Lautoka, has a club match this weekend and won't be able to come to Fiji.

Lautoka soccer president Shalen Prasad said they will not force him to come over and former Nasinu goalkeeper Alifereti Baleloa now becomes their first choice.

He said Baleloa is also a good goalkeeper and has a point to prove in this tournament.

Lautoka is on bye on the opening day tomorrow and play their first match on Friday against Navua.