The Lautoka soccer team received a major boost, as they prepare to take on Ba in the first leg of the Champion verse Champion soccer series this afternoon.

The side trained for the last few days without an experienced goalkeeper after veteran Isikeli Seva failed to join them in training, while Tuba was nowhere to be seen.

Association President Shalen Prasad said Tuba who is one of the best goalkeeper's for Fiji, gave them a surprise visit yesterday and said, he is ready to play in today's match.