Setareki Hughes will captain the Vodafone National Futsal team as they make their mark in the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2019 in New Caledonia.
He will be assisted by Filipe Baravilala.
Hughes said he felt proud to be given the captaincy role.
“I feel honoured to have been chosen to lead this team,” he said.
“I would like to take this time to thank the officials for having faith in me and giving me such a big role to play.
“Also for believing in us as a team and selecting the players to represent our nation.”
Hughes also thanked major sponsor Vodafone for always backing football and futsal in the country.
He said the boys know what is at stake for this championship.
“We know that unity is there within the team.
“The boys know the challenge that is ahead of us and we would do our best to make the nation proud.”
