Fiji national under-23 football team

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Fiji U23
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Nickname(s) Bula Boys
Association Fiji Football Association
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Rob Sherman
Captain Roy Krishna
FIFA code FIJ
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 7–0 Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg
(Melbourne, Australia; 7 November 1991
Biggest win
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 38–0 Micronesia  Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg
(Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; 5 July 2015)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 10–0 Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg
(Belo Horizonte, Brazil; 10 August 2016)
Olympic Games
Appearances1 (first in 2016 )
Best resultGroup stage (2016)
OFC U23 Championship
Appearances7 (first in 1991 )
Best resultChampions (2015)

The Fiji national under-23 football team, also known as Fiji U23, represents Fiji at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Fiji national football team.

Contents

History

Fiji U23 made the maximum of seven appearances so far at the OFC U23 Championship. Their best result was a first place in 2015. They participated at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil for the first time, where they came in last place in their group and only scored one goal.

Tournament history

OFC

The OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every four years to decide the only qualification spot for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the Olympic Games.

OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Flag of Fiji.svg 1991 3rd Place6123315-124
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1996 3rd Place83141221-910
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999 3rd Place5302187+119
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2004 4th Place4301128+49
Flag of Fiji.svg 2008 3rd Place5302216+159
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2012 2nd Place5401143+1112
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2015 Champions5320422+4011
Flag of Fiji.svg 2019 4th Place5203810-26
Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 2nd Place4202612-66
Total2nd Place472451813684+5276

Summer Olympic Games Record

Fixtures & Results

2019

6 September 2019 Friendly Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg2–0Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Bishan, Singapore
19:45 (UTC+8)
Stadium: Bishan Stadium
9 September 2019 Friendly Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg1–0Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Bishan, Singapore
19:45 (UTC+8)Stadium: Bishan Stadium
22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg1–4Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Lautoka, Fiji
15:00 (UTC+12) Report
Stadium: Churchill Park
Attendance: 350
Referee: Sivakorn Pu-Udom (Thailand)
25 September 2019 (2019-09-25) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg3–1Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea Lautoka, Fiji
15:00 (UTC+12) Report
Stadium: Churchill Park
Attendance: 250
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)
28 September 2019 (2019-09-28) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg0–1Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu Lautoka, Fiji
15:00 (UTC+12) Report
Stadium: Churchill Park
Referee: Matthew Conger (New Zealand)

Players

Current squad

The following players were called to the squad for the 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament from 21 September - 5 October 2019.
Caps and goals updated as of 5 October 2019 after the match against Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Atunaisa Naucukidi (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 26)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
201 GK Mohammed Alam (2000-02-08) February 8, 2000 (age 24)40 Flag of New Zealand.svg Manukau United

42 DF Afraz Ali (1998-06-19) June 19, 1998 (age 25)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
82 DF Joeli Ranitu (1999-04-14) April 14, 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
142 DF Akeimi Ralulu (1998-03-01) March 1, 1998 (age 26)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa
152 DF Arami Manumanubai (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka
182 DF Scott Wara (1999-09-22) September 22, 1999 (age 24)50 Flag of England.svg Stoke City
192 DF Peni Tuigulagula (1999-03-08) March 8, 1999 (age 25)40 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi

23 MF Muni Shivam Naidu (2000-03-24) March 24, 2000 (age 24)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka
33 MF Inoke Turagalailai (2002-02-04) February 4, 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
53 MF Ivan Kumar (1997-06-17) June 17, 1997 (age 26)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
63 MF Zainal Ali (1998-10-27) October 27, 1998 (age 25)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
73 MF Rajneil Chand (1997-05-06) May 6, 1997 (age 26)20 Flag of New Zealand.svg
93 MF Mohammed Shah (1999-08-09) August 9, 1999 (age 24)51 Flag of New Zealand.svg
123 MF Kishan Sami (2000-03-13) March 13, 2000 (age 24)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
133 MF Savenaca Baledrokadroka (1999-05-20) May 20, 1999 (age 24)52 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
173 MF Patrick Joseph (1998-05-03) May 3, 1998 (age 25)43 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi

104 FW Bruce Hughes (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 (age 27)41 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
114 FW Tito Vodowaqa (1999-04-09) April 9, 1999 (age 24)51 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
164 FW Sekove Finau (1997-03-16) March 16, 1997 (age 27)40 Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka

Recent call-ups

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Jovilisi Borisi (1997-10-22) October 22, 1997 (age 26)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
1 GK Joela Biuvanua (1998-09-04) September 4, 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
1 GK Asaeli Batikasa (2000-05-30) May 30, 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa
1 GK Viliame Rakuro (1997-06-30) June 30, 1997 (age 26)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Nasinu
2 DF Isikeli Ratucava (1998-11-06) November 6, 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Nasinu
2 DF Pauliasi Natikibau (2000-10-18) October 18, 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Tavua
3 MF Ilaisa Nayasi (1997-05-16) May 16, 1997 (age 26)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa
3 MF Shivneel Singh (1997-11-04) November 4, 1997 (age 26)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
3 MF Marika Rawasoi (1998-01-26) January 26, 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Tavua
3 MF Jeshal Kumar (1997-07-05) July 5, 1997 (age 26)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
3 MF Sumeet Goundar (1999-06-06) June 6, 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Tavua
3 MF Cory Sharma (1999-06-22) June 22, 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg
3 MF Andrew Naidu (1997-12-16) December 16, 1997 (age 26)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg
4 FW Ratu Dau (2000-05-06) May 6, 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
4 FW France Catarogo (1998-07-13) July 13, 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Lami
4 FW Semi Matalau (2001-02-17) February 17, 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Nasinu
4 FW James Pillay (1997-12-20) December 20, 1997 (age 26)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka

Overage players in Olympic Games

CompetitionPlayer 1Player 2Player 3
Simione Tamanisau (GK) Alvin Singh (DF) Roy Krishna (FW)

2016 Squad

The following players were called to the squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics from 4–20 August 2016. [1]
Caps and goals updated as of 10 August 2016 after the match against Flag of Germany.svg  Germany.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Simione Tamanisau* (1982-06-05) June 5, 1982 (age 41)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
181 GK Shaneel Naidu (1995-03-28) March 28, 1995 (age 29)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba

22 DF Praneel Naidu (1995-01-29) January 29, 1995 (age 29)40 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
32 DF Filipe Baravilala (1994-11-25) November 25, 1994 (age 29)80 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
42 DF Jale Dreloa (1995-04-21) April 21, 1995 (age 28)80 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
112 DF Alvin Singh* (1988-06-09) June 9, 1988 (age 35)30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mt Druitt Town Rangers
172 DF Kolinio Sivoki (1995-03-10) March 10, 1995 (age 29)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka

53 MF Antonio Tuivuna (1995-03-20) March 20, 1995 (age 29)811 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
73 MF Nickel Chand (1995-07-28) July 28, 1995 (age 28)91 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
103 MF Joel Shelvin Prasad (1997-02-20) February 20, 1997 (age 27)62 Flag of Fiji.svg Tavua
123 MF Tevita Waranaivalu (1995-09-16) September 16, 1995 (age 28)91 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
163 MF Joseph Turagabeci (1994-04-19) April 19, 1994 (age 29)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva

64 FW Anish Khem (1993-08-27) August 27, 1993 (age 30)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
84 FW Setareki Hughes (1995-06-08) June 8, 1995 (age 28)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
94 FW Roy Krishna* (1987-08-20) August 20, 1987 (age 36)31 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix
134 FW Iosefo Verevou (1996-01-05) January 5, 1996 (age 28)85 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
144 FW Samuela Nabenia (1995-02-09) February 9, 1995 (age 29)20 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
154 FW Saula Waqa (1995-10-12) October 12, 1995 (age 28)20 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba

Technical staff

Position
Head coach Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Rob Sherman
Technical Director Flag of Germany.svg Timo Jankowski
Manager Flag of Fiji.svg Anushil Kumar
Assistant coach Flag of Fiji.svg Sunil Kumar
Assistant coach Flag of Fiji.svg Marika Rodu
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Fiji.svg Simione Tamanisau
Team Director Flag of Fiji.svg Tarunesh Reddy
Physiotherapist Flag of Fiji.svg Nishant Kumar
Physiotherapist Flag of Fiji.svg Varoon Karan
Doctor Flag of Fiji.svg Kapil Krishnam Swamy

List of coaches

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References

  1. "Official Squad Lists for Rio 2016" (PDF). FIFA. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 25, 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.