Fiji’s Under-17 girls futsal team has entered camp as preparations begin for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
Head coach José Gerardo has named a 10-member squad that will represent Oceania in the women’s futsal competition at Dakar 2026.
Salanieta Tausokula Vosadora will captain the team, with Teonila Levuiciva and Vilomena Lutumaitoga Batirerega named as vice-captains.
The squad also includes Tarusila Qerawaqa Maivunidawa, Kinisimere Botesulu, Akanisi Katonitabua, Melania Diraitabe Keresoni, Nauseeba Azharia, Seini Tadulala Kaliseiwaqa and Beatrice Hariet Beverly Qaniuci.
Gerardo says the camp will focus on improving the players’ skills, fitness and teamwork ahead of the international competition.
He says representing Fiji at the Olympic level is a special opportunity for the young players, and the team wants them to build confidence and be ready to give their best.
Fiji will compete against hosts Senegal, Iran, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Colombia, Italy and Ukraine in the eight-team women’s tournament.
The teams will be divided into two groups of four, with players aged 17 and under eligible to compete.
The Youth Olympic Games will be held from October 31st to November 13th, marking the first Olympic sporting event to be staged in Africa.
The futsal competition will run from November 1st to 12th, with matches starting at the Iba Mar Diop Complex before the finals move to Dakar Arena.
