Digicel Young Kulas to Travel to USA Pre-FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Showdown
As the countdown to the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup intensifies, the Digicel Fiji U20 Young Kulas are gearing up for a pivotal stage in their journey. Before they set foot on the global stage in Colombia, the Young Kulas will embark on a crucial leg of their preparation – friendly matches in the United States.
In a strategic move to fine-tune their skills and acclimatize to international competition, the Young Kulas will travel to the United States in August for a series of friendly matches. This overseas stint will not only provide the team with invaluable match experience but also offer them the opportunity to test their strategies and tactics against diverse opponents.
During their time in the USA, the Young Kulas will face off against local college teams that will challenge their abilities and foster team cohesion. Additionally, there are plans for a match against a combined Fijian-US Team, adding an extra layer of excitement to their pre-World Cup preparations.
Coach Angeline Chua says that the significance of these friendly matches cannot be overstated. They serve as a crucial platform for the Young Kulas to assess their strengths and weaknesses, identify areas for improvement, and fine-tune their game plan ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
“These friendly matches in the USA are an invaluable opportunity for our team to fine-tune our skills and gel as a unit before the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. We are excited to face diverse opponents and test our strategies on the international stage,” says Chua.
With the support of the Fiji Football Liaison Executive in North America Narendra Narayan, America Fiji Sports Commission(AFGC), the USA Fijian community and sponsors Digicel Fiji, the Young Kulas are fully committed to making the most of this opportunity. “Each match, each training session, is a stepping stone towards their ultimate goal – to make a mark on the global stage and showcase the best of Fijian women’s football”.
As they prepare to embark on this final leg of their journey before the World Cup, anticipation and excitement are running high among players, coaches, and fans alike.
“The Young Kulas are ready to seize the moment, leaving no stone unturned in their quest for success.”
With the friendly matches in the USA serving as a crucial stepping stone, the Digicel Fiji U20 Young Kulas are already working hard with regular camps at home to make their mark on the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, kicking off at the end of August.
However, the preparations do not end there. Prior to their US venture, the team will be participating in a Tri-Nation tournament during the FIFA window in July. This tournament, slated to occur during the final five weeks of the camp at the Suva Academy, will serve as a platform for the Young Kulas to further hone their skills and cohesion as a team.
