Football

Fiji to face Vanuatu in opener of Prime Ministers Cup

Simran Chand Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

December 12, 2024 12:21 pm

The Fiji national football team will face Vanuatu in their opening match at the MSG Prime Ministers Cup, at 1 pm today at the Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Head coach Marika Rodu has chosen a solid squad for the opening to get things off to a good start.

Captain Akuila Mataisuva will protect the goal, with Ivan Kumar, Filipe Baravilala, Sterling Vasconcellos, and Gabrieli Matanisiga assigned to the defense.

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Setareki Hughes, Sitiveni Cavuilagi, Aporosa Yada, and Dave Radigai make up the midfield.

The forwards are Thomas Dunn and Sairusi Nalaubu.

You can watch the match live on FBCSPORTS.

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