Simran Chand 
Fiji Under-16 side[Photo Credit: Fiji FA/ Facebook]
The Fiji Under-16 national football team departed for the Solomon Islands this morning to compete in the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship.
Head Coach Sunil Kumar says the team has had more than eight weeks of intensive training and is confident in their preparations.
The squad recently played a friendly against Samoa, which provided valuable match fitness and boosted their confidence.
Kumar says the team’s 8-1 victory over Samoa gives them good momentum heading into the Championship.
“I have faith in the players, and I strongly believe they will do their best and make everyone proud. We will take each match as it comes and focus on one game at a time.”
The coach also took a moment to thank the players’ parents for their sacrifices, assuring them that the team is in safe hands.
The Future Bula Boys are in Group B with Tahiti, the Cook Islands, and Papua New Guinea.
Fiji will begin its campaign against Tahiti this Sunday at 4pm before facing the Cook Islands and then Papua New Guinea.
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