2022 Digicel Fiji FACT Golden Glove Award winner and Suva a goalkeeper Akuila Mataisuva has dedicated his award and team’s victory to his family and fans of Suva football.
Mataisuva said he was grateful to be given the Golden Glove award and thanked everyone who had supported him.
“Glory to God for being the source of inspiration for my team and myself,” Mataisuva said.
“I’m grateful “In everything I do, I always thank the Lord because He is the one who has got me this far in my life and in my career.
“It wasn’t easy out there, especially playing against Labasa but we managed to play as a team and work together.
“Labasa really picked up and in the second half and tested me. It was tough because they are a good team but I knew I had to relax and just focus on what was happening in front of me.
“I am happy that it is all over and that we came out winners. I could not have done it without the amazing players who are part of this team.
“I want to dedicate this win to my family, Suva FC officials and to all the fans who supported us.”
Mataisuva played a crucial role in helping the ‘Capital City” side win their back-to-back Fiji FACT title and the first one at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.
He only conceded one goal in the tournament which was against Lautoka in the semi-final.
