Fiji women's national under-20 football team
Nickname(s) | Bula Girls | ||
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Association | Fiji Football Association | ||
Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | ![]() | ||
Most caps | 8 players with 5 caps | ||
Top scorer | Luisa Tamanitoakula (7) | ||
Home stadium | ANZ National Stadium | ||
FIFA code | FIJ | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 123 ![]() | ||
Highest | 69 (2003) | ||
Lowest | 133 (2014) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Nuku'alofa, Tonga; April 23, 2002) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Auckland, New Zealand; July 11, 2017) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Nuku'alofa, Tonga; April 27, 2002) and ![]() ![]() (Auckland, New Zealand; July 14, 2017) | |||
OFC U-20 Women's Championship | |||
Appearances | 5 (first in 2002) | ||
Best result | Second Place (2017, 2023) |
The Fiji women's national under-20 football team is the second highest women's youth team of women's football in Fiji and is controlled by the Fiji Football Association.
History
Fiji participated five times at the OFC U-19 Women's Championship so far. In 2002, 2006 and 2019 they were eliminated in the group stages. At their third participation, in 2017, they became second.
In 2002 Fiji drew their first ever game at this level, a 0–0 against American Samoa. They fought for their first win but it wasn't meant to be after two losses: a 2–1 against Samoa and an 8–0 against New Zealand.
In 2006 Fiji were again searching for their first win ever. They had to wait for their final group game, but they got it in the end. After two defeats against again Samoa (3-0) and a heavy 6–1 against Papua New Guinea they won by 3 goals to nil against New Caledonia. Savaia Ratu was the top scorer of the tournament with two goals.
After reaching the goal of winning their first game there was more to celebrate nine years later, in 2017. Fiji became second after three wins, a draw and only one loss against football giants New Zealand. Fiji managed to get the victory's against Tonga (4-0), Papua New Guinea (3-2) and again New Caledonia (2-1). Fiji managed to score a lot of goals with Luisa Tamanitoakula scoring seven goals and Cema Nasau who scored four goals. Although Fiji scored a total of 12 goals, they still had a negative goal scoring tally with conceding 14 goals. Most of those goals were against New Zealand, after that ended in 9–1 loss.
In 2023, they finished second again after losing 0–7 to New Zealand. Eventually, after the announcement of the expansion of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to 24 teams, Fiji took the new second spot as OFC representative, which will mark their first time in a World Cup.
Competitive Record
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
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Total | — | 1/12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
OFC Championship Record
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
![]() | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | -9 | |
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![]() | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | |
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![]() | Second Place | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 14 | -2 | |
![]() | Group stage | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | |
![]() | Second Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -5 | |
Total | 5/10 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 46 | -19 |
Current technical staff
Position | |
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Director | ![]() |
Head Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Coach | ![]() |
Goalkeeper Coach | ![]() |
Physio | ![]() |
Team Manager | ![]() |
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2019 OFC U-19 Women's Championship from 30 August–12 September in Avarua, the Cook Islands.
Caps and goals updated as of 6 September 2019, after the game against Vanuatu.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Maria Elder Parr | (2000-02-22) 22 February 2000 (age 24) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 1GK | Seru Vasuitoga | (2002-10-21) 21 October 2002 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 2DF | Lusiana Lagilevu | (2001-03-22) 22 March 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | 2DF | Amelia Cevariki | (2001-08-12) 12 August 2001 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | 2DF | Laniana Qereqeretabua | (2002-05-22) 22 May 2002 (age 22) | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
15 | 2DF | Losana Bainivalu | (2001-12-19) 19 December 2001 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | 2DF | Titilia Waqabaca | (2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 2DF | Fulori Sukulu | (2002-07-02) 2 July 2002 (age 22) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | 2DF | Vitalina Naikore | (2000-08-25) 25 August 2000 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | 3MF | Ledua Senisea | (2000-04-14) 14 April 2000 (age 24) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | 3MF | Sainiana Niubalavu | (2001-03-21) 21 March 2001 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | 3MF | Koleta Likuculacula (captain) | (2000-08-17) 17 August 2000 (age 23) | 8 | 1 | ![]() |
8 | 3MF | Adi Bakaniceva | (2004-03-09) 9 March 2004 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | 3MF | Emily Rokociri | (2001-11-12) 12 November 2001 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 3MF | Louisa Simmons | (2000-03-03) 3 March 2000 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | 3MF | Kelera Radinicalia | (2001-07-31) 31 July 2001 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | 3MF | Dilaisana Drodrolagi | (2001-02-17) 17 February 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | 4FW | Asenaca Diranuve | (2000-05-25) 25 May 2000 (age 24) | 7 | 3 | ![]() |
10 | 4FW | Asilika Gasau | (2001-02-15) 15 February 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | 4FW | Anasimeci Volitikoro | (2002-05-09) 9 May 2002 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
2017 squad
The following players were called up for the 2017 OFC U-19 Women's Championship
Caps and goals correct after match against New Caledonia on July 24, 2017.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Ateca Tuwai[2] | (1998-06-09) 9 June 1998 (age 26) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 1GK | Maria Parr | (2000-02-22) 22 February 2000 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 2DF | Cecelia Nainima | (1999-05-20) 20 May 1999 (age 25) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | 2DF | Mereoni Tora | (1998-10-26) 26 October 1998 (age 25) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | 2DF | Sekola Waqanidrola | (1998-03-18) 18 March 1998 (age 26) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | 2DF | Veniana Ranadi | (1998-07-16) 16 July 1998 (age 26) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | 2DF | Miliana Bureitau | (1999-05-19) 19 May 1999 (age 25) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | 2DF | Laca Tikosaya | (2000-04-13) 13 April 2000 (age 24) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | 3MF | Ledua Senisea | (2000-04-14) 14 April 2000 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | 3MF | Koleta Likuculacula | (2000-08-17) 17 August 2000 (age 23) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | 3MF | Tinaima Vuniyayawa | (1998-07-31) 31 July 1998 (age 26) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | 3MF | Cema Nasau[3] | (1999-11-15) 15 November 1999 (age 24) | 5 | 3 | ![]() |
12 | 3MF | Silina Qarawaqa | (1999-01-10) 10 January 1999 (age 25) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | 3MF | Louisa Simmons | (2000-03-03) 3 March 2000 (age 24) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | 3MF | Maca Ralagi | (1999-06-05) 5 June 1999 (age 25) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | 3MF | Aliza Hussein | (2000-07-23) 23 July 2000 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | 4FW | Asenaca Diranuve | (2000-05-25) 25 May 2000 (age 24) | 4 | 1 | ![]() |
10 | 4FW | Luisa Tamanitoakula[4][5] | (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 26) | 5 | 7 | ![]() |
14 | 4FW | Miriama Bakaniceva | (2000-01-21) 21 January 2000 (age 24) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 4FW | Cynthia Dutt | (2000-09-03) 3 September 2000 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
References
- ^ "Draw for U-16 & U-19 Women's Championships complete". oceaniafootball. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Tuwa steps up to earn Golden Glove". oceaniafootball.com. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ "Nasau back in action". oceaniafootball.com. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ "Tamanitoakula shines in leadership role". oceaniafootball.com. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ "Tamanitoakula rewarded for leading from the front". oceaniafootball.com. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
External links
- Fiji Football Federation page
- Oceania Football Federation page
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