The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as the highly anticipated clash between the DIGICEL Fiji Kulas and New Caledonia national women’s team approaches. Scheduled for tomorrow at 3 pm at the HFC Stadium in Suva, this friendly match marks the beginning of an exciting dual-friendly series that promises to captivate football fans. The second friendly match is set to take place in Suva again on Sunday, the 15th.
These encounters, officially sanctioned by FIFA also carry significance for Fiji as Head Women’s Coach for Fiji, Angeline Chua is using these matches to pick her final squad for upcoming Pacific Games.
Adding to the excitement, some of the talented Digicel Fiji Young Kulas, who will be heading to the U20 World Cup next year, are also part of the squad playing in this friendly series. Their inclusion highlights the depth of talent and potential within Fiji’s women’s football program, setting the stage for an electrifying clash of experience and youthful exuberance.
Chua, has underlined the importance of this series, emphasising that these matches are far more than just friendly competitions.
“The friendly matches will not only reflect the players’ dedication and talent but also shape the destiny of Fiji’s women’s football team at the Pacific Games—an aspiration that burns brightly in the hearts of these young athletes.”
“They serve as intense battlegrounds where players will fiercely compete for the opportunity to don the national colours and represent Fiji on the Pacific Games stage next month. The level of intensity and competition among these young talents is high, as they leave no stone unturned in their quest for inclusion in the final squad that will proudly represent Fiji in Solomon Islands.”
Chua recognizes that unity and teamwork are pivotal in this journey toward selection. She highlights the need for a positive and competitive environment, one where players inspire each other to reach unprecedented heights.
As Chua aptly puts it, “Players are highly competitive each day, vying for a spot in the Pacific Games squad, making this friendly an exhilarating series of matches where everyone aspires to be part of the final 23.”
“While the players are focusing on their own preparations, the technical staff is refining tactics, addressing the team’s weaknesses, and amplifying its strengths to ensure Fiji presents its very best on the field.”
What sets these friendly matches apart is their FIFA sanctioning, elevating them from mere exhibitions to internationally recognised matches. These fixtures have the potential to significantly impact Fiji’s world football ranking and provide a platform for Fiji’s female footballers to shine on the global stage.
As New Caledonia has already touched down in Fiji, anticipation is high in both camps. Fiji’s football fans can expect an unforgettable showdown as Digicel Fiji Kulas aim to make their mark as they take on New Caledonia tomorrow.
