Evergreen Labasa goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau has secured a place in the 29-member extended squad of the Bula Boys for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania Qualifiers. The 42-year-old goalkeeper earned the Golden Glove award during the 2024 FMF Inter District Championship (IDC) and played a key role in leading the Babasiga Lions to victory in Lautoka.
Joining Tamanisau in the squad are sharp shooter Christopher Wasasala and steady defender Sekove Naivakananumi. Nadi goalkeeper Joela Biuvanua has also been included in the roster, replacing Rewa’s Isikeli Sevanaia, who was dropped due to disciplinary reasons.
The team is slated to begin its training camp on Sunday, October 29, at the Fiji FA Academy in Ba.
The full Fiji squad includes: Joela Biuvanua, Simione Tamanisau, Jerome Narayan, Akuila Mateisuva, Filipe Baravilala, Sekove Naivakananumi, Samuela Kautoga, Scott Wara, Sterling Vasconcellos, Antonio Tuivuna, Gabriele Matanisiga, Josh Laqeretabua, Ivan Kumar, Kavaia Rawaqa, Setareki Hughes, Merrill Nand, Rahul Krishna, Sitiveni Cavuilagi, Mohammed Raheem, Tevita Waranaivalu, Dave Radrigai, Leroy Jennings, Aporosa Yada, Nabil Begg, Thomas Dunn, Roy Krishna, Sairusi Nalaubu, Etonia Dogalau, and Christopher Wasasala.