FORMER Ba, national and Manukau United defender Kishan Sami has joined Rewa side for the 2021 season.
Sami, who arrived in the country last weekend from New Zealand and was under quarantine and will be a sure starter for the Delta Tigers against the Capital City side this weekend in the National Premier League fixture.
Coach Rodicks Singh confirmed that Sami has joined the team on Tuesday.
“Will see how gels with the team during training before he gets his debut for the Delta Tigers, “said Singh
Singh believes Kishan’s experience would be an asset for Rewa.
“He (Kishan) is a hardworking and experience player and I think he will add more depth in our team, “said Singh
The former Rewa rep said they had been preparing well for the season.
“Our preparation has been going well and we are ready for the opener but we anticipate a tough match against Suva,”
“Suva has more advantage as they have played the two leg series against Labasa in the Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion series and will come out firing against us after their loss to the Babasiqa Lions,” said Singh
Singh said their aim remains this season to win the league title.
“The goal has not changed for the us side heading into the 2021 football season,” said Singh
“Nothing has changed the playing style still remains, the set of boys still remains. With this set of boys and inclusion of Sami and Madhwan Goundar we will do our best this year.”
The Rewa vs Suva match kicks off at 3pm this Sunday at ANZ Stadium in Suva.
