Fiji national under-20 football team

The Fiji national under-20 football team is controlled by the Fiji Football Association and represents Fiji in international under 20 football competitions.

Fiji U20
AssociationFiji Football Association
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coach Bal Reddy
CaptainSavenaca Baledrokadroka
Most capsPraneel Naidu & Narendra Rao (12)
Top scorerRusiate Matarerega (5)
FIFA codeFIJ
First colours
Second colours
First international
Fiji 1 – 1 New Zealand
(Auckland, New Zealand; November 11, 1978)
Biggest win
Fiji 10 – 1 Western Samoa
(Suva, Fiji; September 6, 1988)
Biggest defeat
Australia 11 – 0 Fiji
(Melbourne, Australia; December 21, 2002)
World Cup
Appearances1
Best resultRound 1 (2015)
OFC U-20 Championship
Appearances21
Best resultWinners (2014)

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record
Year Round GP W D L GS GA
19772013Did not qualify------
2015Round 13102411
20172019Did not qualify------
2021Did not qualify------
Total1/233102411

OFC

The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every two years to decide the two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

OFC U-20 Championship
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
1974Withdrew------
1978Group Stage311166
19803rd Place3201107
1982Group Stage3012114
1985Group Stage5113912
1987Group Stage4022314
19884th Place4112116
1990Group Stage401327
1992Group Stage4202117
1994Group Stage3003111
1997Group Stage3102515
19982nd Place5302136
& 2001Group Stage420244
& 20022nd Place64021416
20054th Place5203139
2007Group Stage6402166
2008Group Stage300308
20114th Place5113511
20132nd Place430188
2014Winners5410133
& 2016Group Stage302123
& 2018Group Stage311132
TotalWinners7728940135169
Fiji's starting line-up against American Samoa, OFC U-20 Championship 2014

Current technical staff

Position
Head Coach Yogendra Dutt
Team Director Taranesh Reddy
Coach Ravinesh Kumar
Assistant Coach Imdad Ali
Assistant Coach Shalen Lal
Goal Keeper Coach Iosefo Vosaboto
Physio Varoon Karan

Current squad

The following players have been called up for the squad for the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship from 5 to 18 August 2018. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Mohammed Alam (2000-02-08) February 8, 2000 3 0 Nasinu
20 1GK Asaeli Batikasa (2000-05-30) May 30, 2000 0 0 Labasa
2 2DF Mohammed Rasasa (1999-12-29) December 29, 1999 0 0 Labasa
5 2DF Sekove Naivakananumi (1999-07-06) July 6, 1999 2 0 Nasinu
8 2DF Joeli Ranitu (1999-04-14) April 14, 1999 3 0 Ba
12 2DF Kishan Sami (2000-03-13) March 13, 2000 3 1 Ba
18 2DF Isake Naduvu (1999-05-06) May 6, 1999 0 0 Navua
19 2DF Peni Tuigulagula (1999-03-08) March 8, 1999 3 0 Nadi
3 3MF Semi Matalau (2001-02-17) February 17, 2001 3 0 Nasinu
6 3MF Mohammed Naizal (2000-03-02) March 2, 2000 3 0 Nasinu
7 3MF Phillip Leong (2000-12-11) December 11, 2000 0 0 Suva
9 3MF Merril Nand (2000-09-22) September 22, 2000 2 0 Lautoka
10 3MF Mohammed Khan (1999-11-22) November 22, 1999 3 0 Rewa
11 3MF Mannav Permal (1999-11-27) November 27, 1999 2 0 Suva
13 3MF Savenaca Baledrokadroka (1999-05-20) May 20, 1999 6 0 Nasinu
15 3MF Iliesa Rakuka (2000-04-11) April 11, 2000 3 0 Labasa
17 3MF Shivam Naidu (2000-03-24) March 24, 2000 3 0 Lautoka
4 4FW Apisai Sesewa (1999-12-18) December 18, 1999 0 0 Nadroga
14 4FW Tito Vodowaqa (1999-04-09) April 9, 1999 3 1 Nadi
16 4FW Ratu Dau (2000-05-06) May 6, 2000 3 2 Ba

2016 squad

The following players were called up for the 2016 OFC U-20 Championship from 3 to 17 September 2016. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.

Caps and goals as of 10 September 2016 after the game against Papua New Guinea.
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Jovilisi Borisi (1997-07-31) July 31, 1997 3 0 Tavua
20 1GK Joela Biuvanua (1998-09-04) September 4, 1998 0 0 Navua
2 2DF Savenaca Baledrokadroka (1999-05-20) May 20, 1999 3 0 Rewa
3 2DF Suliano Tawanakoro (1997-07-31) July 31, 1997 2 0 Ba
4 2DF Bruce Hughes (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 2 0 Suva
5 2DF Vinal Prasad (1997-04-09) April 9, 1997 3 0 Dreketi
18 2DF Jonetani Newa (1997-07-29) July 29, 1997 2 0 Ba
19 2DF Zainal Ali (1998-10-27) October 27, 1998 2 0 Nadi
6 3MF Akeimi Ralulu (1998-03-01) March 1, 1998 2 0 Dreketi
7 3MF Mataiasi Toma (c) (1997-06-14) June 14, 1997 6 1 Nadi
8 3MF Afraz Ali (1998-06-19) June 19, 1998 3 0 Nadi
10 3MF Jeshal Kumar 3 0 Nadroga
12 3MF Patrick Joseph (1998-05-03) May 3, 1998 0 0 Nadi
13 3MF Kartik Kumar (1998-01-26) January 26, 1998 3 0 Rakiraki
15 3MF Ilaisa Vulimainavuso (1997-05-16) May 16, 1997 2 0 Labasa
16 3MF Marika Rawasoi (1998-01-26) January 26, 1998 2 0 Tavua
9 4FW Leroy Jennings (1998-03-03) March 3, 1998 3 1 Wrexham
11 4FW Don Raj (1997-06-10) June 10, 1997 3 0 Suva
14 4FW Simeli Batiratu (1998-04-15) April 15, 1998 1 0 Rewa
17 4FW France Catarogo (1998-07-13) July 13, 1998 1 1 Suva

Fixtures and results

2014

23 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship American Samoa 0–4 Fiji Suva, Fiji
14:30 UTC+12 Report Saula Waqa  15'
Jale Dreola  24'
Atonio Tuivuna  30'
Samuela Nabenia  45+3'
Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Albert Maru (Papua New Guinea)
25 May 2015 2014 OFC U-20 Championship Fiji 2–0 New Caledonia Suva, Fiji
19:30 UTC+12 Samuela Nabenia  47'
Atonio Tuivuna  65' (pen.)
Report Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Robinson Banga (Vanuatu)
27 May 2015 2014 OFC U-20 Championship Fiji 3–0 Papua New Guinea Suva, Fiji
14:30 UTC+12 Al-taaf Sahib  43'
Mataiasi Toma  55'
Saula Waqa  76'
Report Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Bruce George (Vanuatu)
29 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship Vanuatu 2–2 Fiji Suva, Fiji
17:00 UTC+12 Bong Kalo  22'
Kerry Iawak  57'
Report Nickel Chand  25'
Jale Dreloa  40'
Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Averii Jacques (Tahiti)
31 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship Fiji 2–1 Solomon Islands Suva, Fiji
19:30 UTC+12 Nickel Chand  25'
Praneel Naidu  26'
Report Atkin Kaua  9' Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Albert Maru (Papua New Guinea)
17 November 2014 2014 OFC President's Cup Fiji 0–3 Amicale Auckland, New Zealand
19:30 Report Ucchino  29'
Grazia  39'
Nikas  85'
Stadium: Trusts Arena
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)
21 November 2014 2014 OFC President's Cup Busaiteen 7–1 Fiji Auckland, New Zealand
19:30 Ajaj  26', 39', 73'
Sultan  29'
Malek  34'
Cruz  75', 88'
Report Budhaish  50' (o.g.) Stadium: Trusts Arena
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)
23 November 2014 2014 OFC President's Cup Bodden Town 3–0 Fiji Auckland, New Zealand
13:00 Brown  29'
Wood  53'
Ebanks  64'
Report Stadium: Trusts Arena
Referee: Nelson Sogo (Solomon Islands)

2015

1 June 2015 2015 U-20 World Cup Germany 8–1 Fiji Christchurch, New Zealand
13:00 Niklas Stark  18', 27'
Marc Stendera  20' (pen.)
Grischa Prömel  23'
Hany Mukhtar  34', 40', 89' (pen.)
Marvin Stefaniak  68'
Report Iosefo Verevou  48' Stadium: Christchurch Stadium
Attendance: 5,296
Referee: Jhon Pitti (Panama)
4 June 2015 2015 U-20 World Cup Honduras 0–3 Fiji Christchurch, New Zealand
16:00 Report Iosefo Verevou  14'
Saula Waqa  19'
Kevin Álvarez  45' (o.g.)
Stadium: Christchurch Stadium
Attendance: 1,220
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
7 June 2015 2015 U-20 World Cup Fiji 0–3 Uzbekistan Whangarei, New Zealand
14:00 Shomurodov  62'
Urinboev  63'
Kosimov  90+3'
Stadium: Northland Events Centre
Attendance: 5,011
Referee: Bernard Camille (Seychelles)

2016

3 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Vanuatu  1-0  Fiji Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 Tenene  61' Report Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship New Caledonia  1-1  Fiji Port Vila, Vanuatu
12:00 Gope-Fenepej  68' Report Jennings  25' Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: George Time (Solomon Islands)
10 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Fiji  1-1  Papua New Guinea Port Vila, Vanuatu
12:00 Catarogo  71' Report Dabinyaba  35' Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Nelson Sogo (Solomon Islands)

2018

6 August 2018 (2018-08-06) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Vanuatu  1-3  Fiji Pirae, Tahiti
18:00
Report
Stadium: Stade Fautaua
Attendance: 300
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand)
9 August 2018 (2018-08-09) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Solomon Islands  1-0  Fiji Pirae, Tahiti
15:00
  • Maeobia  89'
Report Stadium: Stade Fautaua
Attendance: 200
Referee: David Yareboinen (Papua New Guinea)
12 August 2018 (2018-08-12) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Fiji  1-1  New Caledonia Pirae, Tahiti
15:00
Report
Stadium: Stade Fautaua
Attendance: 250
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)

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