The Fiji Police Force has officially announced a strong 25-member football squad as they gear up for the Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl. This decision follows their recent triumph in the inter-district championship (IDC), where the Western Two team emerged victorious at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori last Saturday.
National representative and Lautoka striker Sairusi Nalaubu scored the crucial goal in extra time, leading his team to a narrow 1-0 victory over Police Mobile Forces (PMF). Team manager, ASP Mohammed Riyaz, dedicated the win to all dedicated police officers in the Western Division, stretching from Rakiraki to Sigatoka.
The last time the Fiji Police football team secured the title was approximately five years ago. Riyaz emphasized that the victory is for the team’s families and the division commander, expressing gratitude for the collective effort that made it possible. “The team camped for a week but they managed to balance work and training, serving our communities,” he noted.
Seven players from the champion squad have been selected for the Sukuna Bowl team. “We will see when we meet the men in green during the Sukuna Bowl. We’ll give them a hard time,” Riyaz added confidently.
The 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, Joeli Ranitu.