The Suva soccer team will be without three senior players as they face Savusavu in the first match of the National Soccer League this afternoon.

Coach Gurjeet Singh confirms Samuela Vula is flying off to Vanuatu tomorrow to play for Amicale FC in the O-league. 

Singh said Vula may not play for Suva throughout this season.

Singh added that Samuela Kautoga copped a red card in the first round of Champion versus Champion against Ba and therefore has to miss a match. 

Also sweeper Simione Maikali is facing one match suspension by FijiFA in relation to the incident at Govind Park during the IDC final last year. 

Singh said they have other capable players who can help Suva return with maximum points tomorrow.

Suva will play Savusavu at 3.30pm today at Subrail Park, whereas Labasa will host Nadi at 1.30pm soon after the official opening.

Also at Lawaqa Park, Tavua will take on Rewa at 1pm and Nadroga will face Ba at 3pm.

Story by: Ronal Deo