The inaugural OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup is set to begin this weekend in the Solomon Islands. This hosting is particularly significant given the country’s established reputation in men’s futsal, having won the OFC Futsal Men’s Nations Cup a record six times and participated in four FIFA Futsal World Cups.
Fiji’s team, led by former Solomon Islands futsal player Jerry Sam, will compete against Tahiti in the tournament’s opening match on Saturday evening. Sam, who oversees Fiji’s Futsal and beach soccer programs, highlighted the importance of this tournament for promoting the women’s game in the region.
“It’s very important that OFC has developed this pathway for women’s Futsal. This first-ever Futsal Women’s Nations Cup is a step forward and something that should continue to inspire more women to join the futsal family,” Sam remarked.
Fiji will face Tahiti tomorrow at 6 pm.