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3 national soccer reps suspended and fined for failing to turn up for Vodafone National team camp

3 national soccer reps suspended and fined for failing to turn up for Vodafone National team camp

By Pratika Mala
02/07/2019
[L-R]Lautoka's Kolinio Sivoki ,Ba defender Ilimotama Jese and Ba midfielder Junior Narendra Rao [Photo:Official Fiji Football Association Fan Base]

Three national soccer reps have been suspended and given fines for failing to turn up for the Vodafone National team camp in preparation for the Pacific Games.

Lautoka's Kolinio Sivoki has been suspended for five years and fined $20,000.

He will be able to appeal after serving his suspension for three years.

His fine must be paid prior to his participation at any level of football.

Ba defender Ilimotama Jese has been suspended for three years and fined $10,000 for failing to turn up for camp.

He can only appeal after two years of serving his suspension.

Ba midfielder Junior Narendra Rao has been suspended for the season and fined $3,000 for not turning up for camp as well.

The Pacific Games starts this Sunday and will finish on the 20th of this month.

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