The Fiji Football Association has appointed a new national women’s coach from the United States.

This was revealed by President Rajesh Patel during their 83rd Ordinary Congress in Lautoka today.

Lisa Cole will take the coaching position left vacant by Marika Rodu.

Lisa Cole coached the PNG U20 women’s team [Source: rnz.co.nz]

Patel says the appointment was made this year and they are trying to get her across to Fiji.

“For the new women’s coach, we are waiting for the Ministry of Immigration to give us the short term visa. She’ll be here for eight months and if we qualify for the women’s world Cup then we’ll extend her contract.”

In 2016 Cole coached the Papua New Guinea Under 20 women’s team for the World Cup.

A total of 36 applications was received by the Fiji FA for the women’s coaching job.