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Seven footballer's dropped

August 14, 2012 2:59 am

Malakai Tiwa, Osea Vakatelasau, Tuimasi Manuca, Pita Bolaitoga, Ben Amino Peniame Drova, Laisenia Raura are the seven players who have been dropped from the national Fiji Football squad.

National coaching director Tarunesh Reddy says the players have failed to make camp on time.

Reddy says this is their build-up to the 2015 Pacific Games and the 2016 Oceania Nations Cup.

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He adds Fiji Football caught serious flak from fans after the disastrous Oceania Nations Cup outing this year.

Nadi trio Uraia Loki, Ilimotama Jese and Josevata Dugucagi have been called in to replace the five players dropped.

The national squad is getting ready to face the Brazil Fair Play team next week.