As the Digicel Fiji national senior men’s football team gears up for their FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Solomon Islands, excitement is palpable in Suva.
The match, taking place on October 10, which coincides with Fiji Day, is a crucial moment for the squad, many of whom see this as their last opportunity to qualify for the World Cup. With a dedicated home crowd expected to support them, the players are eager to make a mark in their quest for a historic first World Cup appearance.
Fiji and the Solomon Islands have faced each other 34 times in the past. The Bula Boys have secured 14 victories, suffered eight defeats, and the remaining 12 matches have ended in draws. The most recent encounter between the teams was last month at the same venue, where Fiji narrowly won 1-0 in a Tri-Nations friendly.
The kickoff for the match is set for 7 PM. Following this match, Fiji will play against Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia in PNG next month.
Fiji’s upcoming fixtures are as follows:
– **Thursday, October 10**: vs Solomon Islands, 7 PM, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
– **Thursday, November 14**: vs Papua New Guinea, 4 PM, PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby
– **Sunday, November 17**: vs New Caledonia, 1 PM, PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby