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Rabo happy with new role

December 15, 2015 3:03 am

Veteran Suva striker, Pita Rabo is enjoying his stint as an observer in the Vodafone Fiji Under-23 football side, preparing for a six-match tour of Spain.

Rabo recently acquired a FIFA OFC Youth Coaching Certificate and has been assisting national coach, Frank Farina in training the youngsters, who are camping at the Fiji Football Association headquarters in Suva.

“Frank (Farina) talked to Fiji Football for me to be able to come and be part of the coaching staff. I’m so glad to have this opportunity; I’ll take everything with both hands and I’m proud and thankful to everyone behind this move for me to be part of the coaching staff.”

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The team is in camp until the 20th of this month and leaves for Spain on the 13th of January.

The Fiji Under-23 side is using the Spanish tour as a build up to the Rio Olympics.