The National Women's soccer side arrived in New Zealand yesterday for the 2010 Oceania Football Confederation Women's Nations Cup which starts tomorrow.

Fiji Football Association Technical Director Saiyad Ali said the side had their first training session yesterday.

He added the National side was in high spirits and looking forward to their opening encounter against Papua New Guinea on Thursday.

Today the team will have a 45 minute session at North Harbour Stadium before the tournament starts tomorrow.

Ali said the team is gearing up for the Nations Cup and the players are looking forward to their opening match.

Story by: Dhanjay Deo