Fiji soccer players may not get a chance to play in the World Cup soccer tournament but two of our players were very lucky atleast to touch the Gold Plated World Cup Trophy that was put on display in New Zealand yesterday.

Ba striker Tui Masi Manuca and Labasa midfielder Pita Bolatoga are currently in New Zealand with the Hekari United club to play in the second leg of the O-League final against Waitakere United.

Both Manuca and Bolatoga had a chance to touch and take a close look at the Trophy that is on New Zealand tour.

There are thousands of soccer fans that are still hoping to at least get a glimpse of the trophy but Manuca and Bolatoga were so fortunate to get what they may have never dreamt of.

This may give the two players something to talk about when they return home after the O-League final and share with their friends, fans and team-mates as how they felt and what it was like standing beside the coveted trophy.

Meanwhile both players will be in Hekari's starting line-up on Sunday in the second leg O-League final.

Hekari just need a draw to create history and become the first Pacific Island team ever to qualify for the FIFA club World Cup.

Hekari / Waitakere match will be played on Sunday in New Zealand.