The Digicel Fiji U16 team is set to return from Tahiti tomorrow after earning their place in the FIFA U17 World Cup during the OFC U16 Championship. Coach Sunil Kumar has announced that plans are in motion to arrange friendly matches to prepare the team for the World Cup.
Kumar indicated that talks have already started with coaches from New Zealand and New Caledonia regarding the establishment of a tri-nation series, aimed at helping all three teams enhance their performance ahead of the global tournament.
“Organizing test matches is our top priority at the moment. Immediately following the final, we discussed the potential for friendlies or a tri-nation series that would allow us to support each other’s growth and improvement,” Kumar stated. He noted that this endeavor would need the respective football boards to assess and reach the necessary decisions.