Team manager Sheik Ibrahim says their preparation is well on track. #The U20 squad this past week played three warm up matches against the Saint Peters club. They won 3-1, 3-0 and in the last match 7-2. #“Our preparation has been going on well and the boys are in high spirits looking forward to the opening clash against Papua New Guinea,” Ibrahim said.#The 2011 OFC U-20 playoffs will be held from April 21 to 29th at the Center Park, Mangere in Auckland. #A total of seven countries which includes Fiji, American Samoa, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu will be part of the playoffs. #Fiji has been seeded in Group A with PNG, Vanuatu and American Samoa. Group B sees host New Zealand, New Caledonia and Solomon Islands. #The team manager says the early arrival in New Zealand has helped the players adapt to the conditions.#“The weather is changing in NZ as it is getting very cold. I think it was a good move to come early as the players have been able to adapt to the conditions.#“We are here on a mission and we need the blessings from the public of Fiji,” Ibrahim said. #Fiji U20 Fixtures#21/4/2011 3.30pm Fiji vs PNG #23/4/2011 10.30am Fiji vs Vanuatu #25/4/2011 1pm Fiji vs American Samoa #U20 squad#1. Akuila Mateisuva (GK), 2. Iliesa Lino (DF), 3. Krishneel Krishna (DF), 4. Joshua Tawake (DF), 5. Malakai Rakula (DF), 6. Vilitati Ratu (DF), 7. Jone Salauneune (DF), 8. Malakai Levatia (DF), 9. Misaele Draunibaka (FW), 10. Abbu Zahid (FW), 11. Ilisoni Logaivau (MF), 12. Akei Uluibau (DF), 13. Ravinesh Singh (DF), 14. Poasa Bainivalu (DF), 15. Christopher Kumar (MF), 16. Amani Makoe (DF), 17. Taione Kerevanua (MF), 18. Joseva Basudra (MF), 19. Noa Vukica (FW), 20. Epeli Loaniceva (GK), 21. Joseph Elder (MF), 22. Serupepeli Rokovoliuto (DF), 23. Apisalome Waqatabu (DF)# #
Fiji U20 gear up for playoffs
