The Fiji Football Association (FFA) has not ruled out the option of a local taking up the post of the new National Soccer Coach.

Association President Dr Shamsud Dean Sahu Khan has today clarified that former National coach and current Technical Director Saiyad Ali is not eligible to hold the position as National Soccer Coach.

Dr Sahu Khan said that under FIFA regulations, a team cannot have their technical director as the coach and that is the main reason why Ali cannot continue as coach.

This was addressed at a course and workshop attended by Dr Sahu Khan of FIFA and Oceania officials that were held last year.

Dr Sahu Khan added they will decide whether they will advertise the post locally or overseas.

The issue was thoroughly discussed at the Fiji FA Board of Control Meeting on Sunday.