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Tuka appointed as Suva football coach

February 20, 2018 11:42 pm

Suva football side has appointed a new coach.

Cook Islander, Tuka Tisam will take over from interim coach Riyaz Ali who will now mentor the youth team.

Suva President Ritesh Pratap says, Tisam is no stranger to the team as he was part of the capital city side during the Battle of the Giants last year.

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“Tuka {Tisam} is basically a very experience coach holding A License certificate in coaching. He has been with us last year for sometimes and we know his capabilities so after long discussion we have appointed his as our head coach.”

Meanwhile, in the Vodafone Premier League this weekend, Suva plays Nadi at 7pm at Ratu Cakobaou Park in Nausori on Saturday.

In a match earlier at Subrail Park, Labasa host Tavua at 1.30pm.

On Sunday, Rewa plays Ba at 3pm at Ratu Cakobau Park and Dreketi meets Tavua,1.30pm at Subrail Park.

You can catch a live commentary of Suva-Nadi match on Radio Fiji Two.