Extra Fiji Futsal team captain, Kitione Baleloa, says his side is focused and ready as they prepare to face Vanuatu in their opening match of the Oceania Futsal Nations Cup 2025 at the Vodafone Arena in Suva tonight.
Baleloa revealed that the team’s morale has been lifted through the jersey presentation ceremony and camp activities in the build-up to the tournament.
“After the atmosphere of the presentation, we have looked up to this game. We know, come OFC time, we’ll take each game at a time. We all know that it’s a round-robin tournament and each game we’ll take it as a final for us,” Baleloa said.
He stressed that discipline and strong team bonding are Fiji’s greatest strengths heading into the competition.
“I guess the strength in the team right now is the discipline of the team and the bonding of the team. By discipline and bond of the team, I guess that will take us to a far place in this coming tournament.”
Baleloa also urged fans to come out in numbers and rally behind the national side as they host the prestigious regional event.
The OFC Men’s Futsal Cup 2025 kicks off today with New Zealand vs Solomon Islands at 4PM, followed by Fiji vs Vanuatu at 7 PM at the Vodafone Arena, Suva. Tickets are $5.
