Ba soccer midfielder Malakai Tiwa is the new highest scorer in the National Football League competition.

Tiwa has taken over from Lautoka striker Kamal Hassan, who is out with injury.

The top midfielder has so far scored 15 goals, his latest came in the match against Fiji Under 20 and Tavua, where he scored 4 goals each in both the games.

Meanwhile Hassan who is expected to return this week is in second place with 12 goals while another Lautoka striker Osea Vakatalesau sits in third place with 9 goals.

The trio are hoping to score more goals as the competition continues.