Fiji women's national football team

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Fiji
Fiji FA.svg
Association Fiji Football Association
Head coach Angeline Chua
Most caps Sofi Diyalowai (16)
Top scorer Luisa Tamanitoakula & Trina Davis (9)
FIFA code FIJ
FIFA ranking
Current 72 Steady2.svg (13 December 2024) [1]
Highest64 (December 2020)
Lowest85 (November 2010; September 2015)
First international
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  New Caledonia 2–0 Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg
(New Caledonia; 28 November 1983)
Biggest win
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 0–12 Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg
(Nouméa, New Caledonia; 22 November 2018)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 17–0 Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg
(New Zealand; 15 October 1998)
World Cup
Appearances0
OFC Women's Nations Cup
Appearances5 (first in 1983 )
Best resultRunners-up (2018, 2022)
Summer Olympics
Appearances0

The Fiji women's national football team (Fijian : timi ni soka ni marama ni Viti) represents Fiji in international women's football. The team is controlled by the Fiji Football Association.

Contents

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Void or postponed  Fixture

2023

10 October 2023 Friendly Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg2–1New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia Suva, Fiji
15:00  UTC+12
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Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium
15 October 2023 Friendly Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg1–1New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia Suva, Fiji
15:00  UTC+12 Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium
21 November 2023 (2023-11-21) 2023 Pacific Games GS Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg3–2Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu Honiara,Solomon Islands
15:00 Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
24 November 2023 (2023-11-24) 2023 Pacific Games GS Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg4–1Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Honiara,Solomon Islands
15:00
Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: CK Kawana-Waugh (New Zealand)
27 November 2023 (2023-11-27) 2023 Pacific Games SF Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg3–0New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia Honiara,Solomon Islands
15:00
Report Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Calvin Berg (New Zealand)
1 December 2023 (2023-12-01) 2023 Pacific Games F Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg4–1Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Honiara,Solomon Islands
19:00
Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Calvin Berg (New Zealand)

2024

7 February 2024 (2024-02-07) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg10–0Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa Apia,Samoa
12:00
Report Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 2)
Attendance: 250
Referee: Teremoana Roihau (Tahiti)
10 February 2024 (2024-02-10) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg3–4Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Apia, Samoa
17:00  UTC+13
Report
Stadium: FFS football stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh (New Zealand)
13 February 2024 (2024-02-13) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg3–1Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Apia, Samoa
11:00
Report
Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 2)
Attendance: 100
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh (New Zealand)
16 February OFC Olympic Qualifying New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg7–1Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Apia, Samoa
17:00
Report
Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 1)
Referee: David Yareboinen (Papua New Guinea)

Coaching staff

As of 7 October 2023
PositionName
Head coach Flag of Singapore.svg Angeline Chua

Manager history

Team

Current squad

Caps and goals updated as of 12 July before the game against the Solomon Islands.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Selai Tikosuva Flag of Fiji.svg
201 GK Mereseini Waqali (2004-04-21) 21 April 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Fiji.svg
1 GK Seruwaia Vasuitoga (2002-10-21) 21 October 2002 (age 22) Flag of Fiji.svg
1 GK Mereseni Waqali (2004-04-21) 21 April 2004 (age 20) Flag of Fiji.svg

22 DF Filomena Racea (2001-09-04) 4 September 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of Fiji.svg
2 DF Asela Cokanisga Flag of Fiji.svg
142 DF Unaisi Tuberi (1994-09-09) 9 September 1994 (age 30)00 Flag of Fiji.svg
2 DF Seruwaia Lalauba Flag of Fiji.svg
2 DF Ema Mareia Flag of Fiji.svg
192 DF Angeline Rekha (2004-09-29) 29 September 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Fiji.svg

33 MF Adi Bakaniceva (2004-03-09) 9 March 2004 (age 20)52 Flag of Fiji.svg
63 MF Cema Nasau (1999-11-15) 15 November 1999 (age 25)1819 Flag of Fiji.svg
163 MF Sofi Diyalowai (1993-10-14) 14 October 1993 (age 31)235 Flag of Fiji.svg
3 MF Evivi Buka (2004-07-27) 27 July 2004 (age 20) Flag of Fiji.svg

104 FW Luisa Tamanitoakula (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 26)2014 Flag of Fiji.svg
184 FW Narieta Leba (2004-08-18) 18 August 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Fiji.svg
74 FW Sonia Alfred (2004-01-22) 22 January 2004 (age 20) Flag of Fiji.svg

Adi Anasimeci Manutawake Flag of Fiji.svg
Koleta Matamanitvuto Flag of Fiji.svg
Preeya Singh Flag of the United States.svg UC Merced [5]
Elesi Tabunase Flag of Fiji.svg
Kasanita Taufa Flag of Fiji.svg
Pijila Kaliwaca Flag of Fiji.svg
Selai Grace Tikoisuva Flag of Fiji.svg
Sisilia Kuladina Flag of Fiji.svg

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up

DF Naomi Waqanidrola Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Pacific Games GS
DF Sereana Naweni Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Pacific Games GS
DF Jotivini Tabua (1996-01-25) 25 January 1996 (age 28)205 Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Pacific Games GS
DF Aliza Hussein (2000-07-23) 23 July 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Pacific Games GS

MF Louisa Simmons Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Pacific Games GS
MF Imeri Nai (2002-03-17) 17 March 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Pacific Games GS
MF Shayal Sindhika (1993-12-03) 3 December 1993 (age 31)00 Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Pacific Games GS

FW Trina Davis (2001-09-06) 6 September 2001 (age 23)79 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Puerto Rico Sol 2023 Pacific Games GS
FW Vanisha Kumar (1995-02-06) 6 February 1995 (age 29)30 Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Pacific Games GS


Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 did not qualify
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995
Flag of the United States.svg 1999
Flag of the United States.svg 2003
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007
Flag of Germany.svg 2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015
Flag of France.svg 2019
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 to be determined
Total0/10
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

OFC Women's Nations Cup

OFC Women's Nations Cup Qualification record
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGDGPWDLGFGA
Flag of France.svg 1983 Fourth place3003130−29No qualification
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1986 did not enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1989
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1991
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 1994
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1998 Fourth place4103638−32
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2003 did not enter
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2007
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2010 Group stage301215−4
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2014 did not enter
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg 2018 Runners-up53022019+1321071
Flag of Fiji.svg 2022 Runners-up5311105+5No qualification
Total5/122072113897−59321071
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Pacific Games

Pacific Games
YearResultPldWDLGFGAGD
Flag of Fiji.svg 2003 Fifth place6312118+3
Flag of Samoa.svg 2007 Third place6501122+10
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg 2011 Third place530259−4
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2015 Group stage201126−4
Flag of Samoa.svg 2019 Third place5401213+18
TotalThird place2415275128+23

Pacific Mini Games

Pacific Games
YearResultPldWDLGFGAGD
Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2017 Champions321070+7
TotalChampions321070+7

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