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Fiji side named for Phoenix matches

June 16, 2015 4:23 am

Seasoned campaigners have been included in the Vodafone Fiji senior football side for the two-match series against the Wellington Phoenix.

The likes of Simione Tamanisau, Alvin Singh, Jone Vesikula, Samuela Kautoga, Osea Vakatalesau, Malakai Tiwa, Roy Krishna and Taniela Waqa have been named.

Also included are Samuela Drudru, Dave Radrigai and Munit Krishna, who have all been standouts this season in the domestic league.

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The team takes on the Phoenix on June 27th in Suva before playing in Ba on June 30th.

The curtain raisers to the matches will see the Phoenix Academy play the Fijian Under-23 team.

The Phoenix are coming as part of the Fiji Airways launch for their inaugural flight between Nadi and Wellington.

Fiji squad-Simione Tamanisau, Alefereti Dickson, Akuila Mateisuva, Taniela Waqa, Jone Vesikula, Alvin Singh, Romuero Tekiate, Peniame Drova, Ilisoni Logaivau, Samuela Kautoga, Amani Makoe, Ilimotama Jese, Malakai Tiwa, Zibraaz Sahib, Taione Kerevanua, Avinesh Suwamy, Munit Krishna, Roy Krishna, Osea Vakatalesau, Abu Zahid, Samuela Drudru, Dave Radrigai, Esava Naqeleca.