The Fiji Police Force has announced an impressive 25-member team for their football squad as they prepare for the Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl. This decision comes following their recent victory at the inter-district championship (IDC), where the Western Two team triumphed over Police Mobile Forces (PMF) with a score of 1-0, courtesy of national representative and Lautoka striker Sairusi Nalaubu’s goal during extra time at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori last Saturday.
Team manager, ASP Mohammed Riyaz, expressed that the win was dedicated to all diligent police officers serving in the Western Division, stretching from Rakiraki to Sigatoka. The squad last secured the title approximately five years ago. He mentioned, “This is for our families and the division commander too. It was a team effort. The team camped for a week, but they managed to balance work and training while serving our communities.”
Seven players from the championship-winning side have been included in the Sukuna Bowl squad. Riyaz confidently stated, “We will see when we meet the men in green during the Sukuna Bowl. We’ll give them a hard time.”
The selected 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.