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12 teams from abroad in tournament – ​​FBC News

12 teams from abroad in tournament – ​​FBC News

12 teams from abroad in tournament – ​​FBC News

A total of 12 teams from abroad will participate in the upcoming Fiji Football Association Viti Futsal Cup competition this weekend.

The competition, which is the largest since it started three years ago, involves a total of 34 teams from six classes.

A total of 10 teams from Australia and two teams from the Solomon Islands will participate in the tournament.

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(Source: Fiji FA/ Facebook)

Fiji FA General Manager of Operations Anushil Kumar says the addition of overseas teams to the tournament will raise the standard of competition and make it an exciting tournament for futsal fans.

“This is the biggest futsal development tournament we have ever had, and it is now in its third year. The fact that they are participating in our tournament is in itself a boost for our tournament and also for our participating children.”

The three-day tournament starts on Friday and ends on Sunday and will be held at the Fiji Football Academy futsal field in Vatuwaqa, Suva.

Kumar also called on fans to turn out in large numbers for the tournament to support the development of futsal in the country.