Play Fair Brazil side departs for Fiji

The Vodafone Play Fair Brazil Tour team has departed Sao Paulo, Brazil for Fiji.

Unfortunately one of the players Marcelo Fernando Domingues fell ill prior to departure and will not make the tour.

Other key players like Paulo Sergio, Carlos Da Silva known as Mineiro and Giovanni are part of team who will play two matches against the Fiji soccer team this week.

The team is schedule to arrive at Nadi International Airport around 7pm tomorrow.
 
Meanwhile, improvements are done at Lautoka’s Churchill Park ground to host the Vodafone Play Fair Brazil Tour team this Thursday.

Lautoka’s Special Administrator Praveen Bala said in the past few days Churchill Park was heavily used and now they are doing proper marking to be in perfect condition.

He added they are also checking on the lights to ensure its in working condition as the first game will be under flood lights.

Tour organizers, Edge Management Group Director Tomasi Tiko said they have given a list of compliance to Lautoka City Council to ensure the grounds is of international standard.

Fiji will face the Play Fair Brazil side this Thursday at Churchill Park at 6pm and Govind Park at 2.30pm this Saturday.


Story by: Ronald Deo