A number of young players have forced their way into the 32 member national soccer team which was announced by the Fiji Football Association this afternoon.

Suva defender Kolinio Sivoki, Rewa striker Yosefo Verevou and other young players like Krishneel Dutt and Nadi’s Rusiate Matererega, Napolioni Gasevakatini and Narendra Rao were named in the team.

Benaminio Matainaqara, Malakai Tiwa, Roy Krishna, Akuila Mataisuva and Osea Vakatalesau are some of the experienced players selected in the team.

The Fiji soccer team is expected to play the Vanuatu national side in October this year.

The squad:

Akuila Mataisuva
Benaminio Matainaqara
Vereti Dickson
Ratu Jone Ralulu
Peniame Drova
Archie Watkins
Abbu Zahid
Ilisoni Logivou
Krishneel Dutt
Laisenia Raura
Noa Vukica
Josefata Naibuli
Samuela Kautoga
Leone Damudamu
Ramieru Takiata
Zibraaz Saheb
Taione Kerevanua
Malakai Tiwa
Misaele Draunibaka
Uraia Loki
Esava Naqeleca
Roy Krishna
Osea Vakatalesau
Amani Makoe
Ilimo Tamachese
Samuela Drudru
Rusiate Matererega
Napolioni Gasevakatini
Narendra Rao
Manasa Nawakula
Kolinio Sivoki
Yosefo Verevou

Story by: Rohit Deo