Fiji has announced its squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, featuring experienced defender Kavaia Rawaqa. Rawaqa returns to the national team after a period of absence to replace Mosese Nabose, who has withdrawn from the squad due to personal reasons. Additionally, Suva striker Merrill Nand and Ba striker Etonia Dogalau, who were not part of the previous selections, have also been included in the lineup.
Under the guidance of coach Rob Sherman, the Fiji team will kick off its campaign against the Solomon Islands at 7 PM on Thursday at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
The selected Fiji squad includes: Isikeli Sevanaia, Akuila Mateisuva, Jerome Narayan, Ivan Kumar, Samuela Kautoga, Gabriel Matanisiga, Filipe Baravilala, Kavaia Rawaqa, Epeli Leiroti, Sterling Vasconcellos, Sitiveni Cavuilagi, Setareki Hughes, Leroy Jennings, Aporosa Yada, Tevita Waranaivalu, Merrill Nand, Dave Radrigai, Rahul Krishna, Sairusi Nalaubu, Roy Krishna, Thomas Dunn, Nabil Begg, and Etonia Dogalau.