The Fiji Football Association is mourning the loss of Tavua Soccer President Solo Nakunalisa Jnr.

He passed away on Christmas Day after suffering from a long illness.

Nakunalisa Jnr was behind Tavua soccer for 6 years and they always posed a threat to teams in major soccer tournaments and also in the National Soccer League competition.

Fiji FA Chief Executive Bob Kumar said his passing away is a shock and Nakunalisa will be missed by the soccer loving people who all knew him.