Ba soccer team striker Tui Masi Manuca has signed a contract to play for Hekari Souths United in the 2009/2010 O-League.

Manuca has applied for his release from Ba soccer to play for the Papua New Guinea based franchised club.

Ba soccer president Rishi Kumar said they will not stop Manuca from playing for the Hekari Souths United and will soon give him the release.

Manuca, who has been one of the outstanding strikers for Ba this season, could miss next month’s Battle of the Giants soccer tournament.

The 2009/2010 O-League starts in November.