Sports

Schoolboy gets national call-up

August 20, 2012 12:59 am

Lautoka Central College defender, Rusiate Mateirerega has forced his way into the national football squad after an impressive showing at the schools IDC.

School coach, Roneel Sharma confirms the young defenders inclusion into the squad to face the Brazil Fair Play team.

He adds Mateirerega has followed the path of his father, former national defender Watisoni Voli.

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“Our school captain, Rusiate Mateirerega was picked by national coach Carlos Buzzetti to be part of the main team. There some other players who have been selected to be part of the national under-20 team.”

Mateirerega also plays for the Nadi team.

The Lautoka Central College Under 19s beat Cuvu College 3-0 yesterday to win the Schools IDC.