Fiji women's national under-20 football team

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Fiji women's U20
Nickname(s) Bula Girls
Association Fiji Football Association
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of Fiji.svg Saroj Kumar
Most caps 8 players with 5 caps
Top scorer Luisa Tamanitoakula (7)
Home stadium ANZ National Stadium
FIFA code FIJ
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current123 Decrease2.svg 7
Highest69 (2003)
Lowest133 (2014)
First international
Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 0 – 0 Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
(Nuku'alofa, Tonga; April 23, 2002)
Biggest win
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 0 – 4 Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
(Auckland, New Zealand; July 11, 2017)
Biggest defeat
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 8 – 0 Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
(Nuku'alofa, Tonga; April 27, 2002) and Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 1 – 9 Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
(Auckland, New Zealand; July 14, 2017)
OFC U-20 Women's Championship
Appearances5 (first in 2002 )
Best resultSecond Place (2017, 2023)

The Fiji women's national under-20 football team is the second highest women's youth team of women's football in Fiji and is controlled by the Fiji Football Association.

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History

Fiji participated so far three times at the OFC U-19 Women's Championship. In 2002 and 2006 they were eliminated in the group stages. At their third participation, in 2017, they became second.

In 2002 Fiji drew their first ever game at this level, a 0–0 against American Samoa. They fought for their first win but it wasn't meant to be after two losses: a 2–1 against Samoa and an 8–0 against New Zealand.

In 2006 Fiji were again searching for their first win ever. They had to wait for their final group game, but they got it in the end. After two defeats against again Samoa (3-0) and a heavy 6–1 against Papua New Guinea they won by 3 goals to nil against New Caledonia. Savaia Ratu was the top scorer of the tournament with two goals.

After reaching the goal of winning their first game there was more to celebrate nine years later, in 2017. Fiji became second after three wins, a draw and only one loss against football giants New Zealand. Fiji managed to get the victory's against Tonga (4-0), Papua New Guinea (3-2) and again New Caledonia (2-1). Fiji managed to score a lot of goals with Luisa Tamanitoakula scoring seven goals and Cema Nasau who scored four goals. Although Fiji scored a total of 12 goals, they still had a negative goal scoring tally with conceding 14 goals. Most of those goals were against New Zealand, after that ended in 9–1 loss.


Competitive Record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record
YearResultPositionPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2002 Did not qualify
Flag of Thailand.svg 2004
Flag of Russia.svg 2006
Flag of Chile.svg 2008
Flag of Germany.svg 2010
Flag of Japan.svg 2012
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2014
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2016
Flag of France.svg 2018
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2022
Flag of Colombia.svg 2024 Qualified
Flag of Poland.svg 2026 To be determined
Total1/12
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

OFC Championship Record

OFC U-20 Women's Championship
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA GD
Flag of Tonga.svg 2002 Group stage3012110-9
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2004 Did not Participate
Flag of Samoa.svg 2006 Group stage310249-5
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2010 Did not Participate
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2012
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2014
Flag of Tonga.svg 2015
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2017 Second Place53111214-2
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg 2019 [1] Group stage320142+2
Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Second Place5302611-5
Total5/10199282746-19

Current technical staff

Position
Director Flag of Fiji.svg Susan Wise
Head Coach Flag of Fiji.svg Saroj Kumar
Assistant Coach Flag of Fiji.svg Sunil Kumar
Assistant Coach Flag of Fiji.svg Alisi Uluibatiki
Goalkeeper Coach Flag of Fiji.svg Lice Waqaliti
Physio Flag of Fiji.svg Titilia Tuwai
Team Manager Flag of Fiji.svg Merewai Turaganikeli

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2019 OFC U-19 Women's Championship from 30 August–12 September in Avarua, the Cook Islands.

Caps and goals updated as of 6 September 2019, after the game against Vanuatu.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Maria Elder Parr (2000-02-22) 22 February 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
201 GK Seru Vasuitoga (2002-10-21) 21 October 2002 (age 21)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Nasinu

22 DF Lusiana Lagilevu (2001-03-22) 22 March 2001 (age 22)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
42 DF Amelia Cevariki (2001-08-12) 12 August 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Navua
52 DF Laniana Qereqeretabua (2002-05-22) 22 May 2002 (age 21)31 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
152 DF Losana Bainivalu (2001-12-19) 19 December 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Tailevu Naitasiri
172 DF Titilia Waqabaca (2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
182 DF Fulori Sukulu (2002-07-02) 2 July 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
192 DF Vitalina Naikore (2000-08-25) 25 August 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa

33 MF Ledua Senisea (2000-04-14) 14 April 2000 (age 23)60 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
63 MF Sainiana Niubalavu (2001-03-21) 21 March 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
73 MF Koleta Likuculacula (captain) (2000-08-17) 17 August 2000 (age 23)81 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
83 MF Adi Bakaniceva (2004-03-09) 9 March 2004 (age 20)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Tailevu Naitasiri
113 MF Emily Rokociri (2001-11-12) 12 November 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Fiji.svg Tailevu Naitasiri
123 MF Louisa Simmons (2000-03-03) 3 March 2000 (age 24)40 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
133 MF Kelera Radinicalia (2001-07-31) 31 July 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Fiji.svg Navua
163 MF Dilaisana Drodrolagi (2001-02-17) 17 February 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe

94 FW Asenaca Diranuve (2000-05-25) 25 May 2000 (age 23)73 Flag of Fiji.svg Savusavu
104 FW Asilika Gasau (2001-02-15) 15 February 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
144 FW Anasimeci Volitikoro (2002-05-09) 9 May 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa

2017 squad

The following players were called up for the 2017 OFC U-19 Women's Championship

Caps and goals correct after match against New Caledonia on July 24, 2017.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Ateca Tuwai [2] (1998-06-09) 9 June 1998 (age 25)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
201 GK Maria Parr (2000-02-22) 22 February 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Fiji.svg

22 DF Cecelia Nainima (1999-05-20) 20 May 1999 (age 24)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
32 DF Mereoni Tora (1998-10-26) 26 October 1998 (age 25)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
42 DF Sekola Waqanidrola (1998-03-18) 18 March 1998 (age 25)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
52 DF Veniana Ranadi (1998-07-16) 16 July 1998 (age 25)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
172 DF Miliana Bureitau (1999-05-19) 19 May 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Navua
192 DF Laca Tikosaya (2000-04-13) 13 April 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba

63 MF Ledua Senisea (2000-04-14) 14 April 2000 (age 23)40 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
73 MF Koleta Likuculacula (2000-08-17) 17 August 2000 (age 23)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
83 MF Tinaima Vuniyayawa (1998-07-31) 31 July 1998 (age 25)50 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
113 MF Cema Nasau [3] (1999-11-15) 15 November 1999 (age 24)53 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
123 MF Silina Qarawaqa (1999-01-10) 10 January 1999 (age 25)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
133 MF Louisa Simmons (2000-03-03) 3 March 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
153 MF Maca Ralagi (1999-06-05) 5 June 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
163 MF Aliza Hussein (2000-07-23) 23 July 2000 (age 23)40 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba

94 FW Asenaca Diranuve (2000-05-25) 25 May 2000 (age 23)41 Flag of Fiji.svg Savusavu
104 FW Luisa Tamanitoakula [4] [5] (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 25)57 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
144 FW Miriama Bakaniceva (2000-01-21) 21 January 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Fiji.svg Tailevu Naitasiri
184 FW Cynthia Dutt (2000-09-03) 3 September 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa

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