Suva Soccer defender Esava Naqeleca has been handed the Captain's arm-band to lead the Fiji Under 20 side in the Oceania play-offs in Tahiti.

Naqeleca is one of the few experienced players in the 20 squad and also has the quality of a leader on and off the field.

Fiji Team Chairman, Rajesh Patel said this is the best prepared side and they should qualify for the Under 20 World Cup.

Patel said players have also been promised incentives if they qualify, because no other Fiji team has so far been able to qualify for the World Cup.

The Fiji Team leaves on Friday and play their opening match against New Zealand on Sunday.