The Fiji Police Force has announced a strong 25-member football squad as they gear up for the Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl. This announcement follows their recent success in the inter-district championship (IDC), where the Western Two team claimed victory at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori last Saturday.
In a tense match that went into extra time, national representative and Lautoka striker Sairusi Nalaubu scored the decisive goal, leading his team to a 1-0 win against the Police Mobile Forces (PMF). Team manager ASP Mohammed Riyaz dedicated the win to the diligent police officers in the Western Division, from Rakiraki to Sigatoka.
This victory marks the team’s first title in approximately five years. “This is for our families and the division commander too,” Riyaz stated, emphasizing the collective effort of the team. He acknowledged that while the team had been in camp for a week, they successfully balanced work commitments with their training routines, all while serving their communities.
Seven players from the victorious IDC team have been included in the Sukuna Bowl squad. Riyaz expressed confidence, saying, “We will see when we meet the men in green during the Sukuna Bowl. We’ll give them a hard time.”
The Police Squad includes: Akuila Mataisuva, Jovilisi Borisi, Joela Bainivanua, Taniela Baivatu, Madhvan Goundar, Iliesa Lino, Tevita Waranivalu, Isikeli Tamanisiga, Abishek Kumar, Sairusi Nalaubu, Sikeli Ratucava, Viliame Vakatalesau, Siddhant Kumar, Sumit Goundar, Vikrant Chandra, Simione Tamanisau, Sitiveni Rakai, Ilisoni Lolaivalu, Kalivati Nateru, Amitesh Goundar, Remueru Tekiata, Ilaisa Nayasi, Ratu Anare, Semi Matalau, and Joeli Ranitu.