Extra Bula FC captain Roy Krishna says the team is excited and ready for the challenge as they head into Round 4 of the OFC Pro League in Honiara, despite the tough playing conditions.
Speaking from the Solomon Islands, He says the team is looking forward to the big match, adding that the players are motivated and eager to perform.
Krishna says playing conditions in Honiara are challenging, but the team has prepared well for the environment.
He says Fiji also experiences hot conditions, and the team has been training at similar times to adjust and be ready for the match.
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The Bula FC currently sit second last on the league table.
They need to be in the top 3 to directly qualify for the semi finals.
They take on Tahiti United at 8pm this Saturday and South Island United on Wednesday at 4pm.
In other matches, South Island United face Hekari United at 4pm and Solomon Kings play Auckland FC at 8pm on Saturday, while on Sunday Vanuatu United meet South Melbourne at 4pm, Vanuatu United face Auckland FC at 4pm and Hekari United facing Tahiti United at 8pm on Wednesday before Solomon Kings take on South Melbourne at 8pm on Thursday.