It is highly likely that 2007 Champion versus Champion (CVC) series winners, Ba will have an uphill battle in this year's Championships.

Association President Rishi Kumar confirms that he is in talks with 6 of his main players who reveal that they may leave the side after receiving better offers.

This follows speculation that striker Osea Vakatalesau, Peni Finau, Maciu Dunadamu, Shalen Lal, Shameel Rao and Josua Wilson have been approched by other districts.

Kumar added that it is all talk as he is expected to receive their paperwork today.

Since the inception of the CVC series in 1993, Ba won a record 14 times in a row from 1994 to 2007 before losing out to Labasa in 2008.

However, the Men In Black recaptured the title last year after edging Lautoka.

The Pillay Garments Champion versus Champions Series will officially start next Wednesday with the first game between Lautoka and Ba at 7pm at Govind Park.

You can catch the live commentary of the match on our sister station Radio Sargam with Mikaele Kaloucava and Nadeem Mohammed.