Roy Krishna, the captain of the Digicel Fiji Bula Boys, will miss the opening match of the FIFA International “A” Friendlies Tri-Nations Series 2024 against the Solomon Islands. Krishna is currently in India preparing for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League with Odisha FC. He is expected to join the team for their second match against Hong Kong-China in Lautoka.
Team manager Kartik Reddy mentioned that the squad has entered the second week of preparation under head coach Rob Sherman. The team is currently undertaking two training sessions daily, focusing on strength and conditioning in the mornings, and tactical and technical skills in the afternoons.
Fiji is set to face the Solomon Islands on Monday, September 2, at 7 PM at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. The Solomon Islands will then compete against Hong Kong-China on Thursday, September 5, also at 7 PM at the same venue. Fiji’s final match in the series will be against Hong Kong-China on Sunday, September 8, at 3 PM at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Ticket prices are set at a flat rate of $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10.