Captain of the Solomon Islands Biliki team James Naka who has been drafted by Navua for the Fiji FACT competition says he is willing to share his knowledge and expertise in developing beach football in Fiji.
The 25-year-old striker, who has featured in three FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups for the Solomon Islands, played last weekend in the Fiji FA Beach Soccer tournament in Laucala for Navua’s Red Devils and successfully guided the team to victory.
This weekend, Naka will make his debut for Southern Forest Navua in the National League fixture against Nadroga before appearing in the Fiji FACT next month in Suva.
Naka says he would like to help other Fijian players during his stay in the country.
“I am more than willing to assist Fiji Beach Soccer in developing and raising more awareness of the sport around the country” said Naka.
“Back in the Solomon Islands, Beach football is really popular and one of the most contested sports.
“We have so many teams there and competition is very intense among the clubs in an organized tournament.
“With my experience of playing in three world cups and having captained the team to Brazil last year, I will be able to discuss my experience and raise more awareness about the sport.
“Beach soccer is well suited for the Pacific as we have perfect beaches to play the sport on and enhance our football skills,” he added.
Navua soccer president Anil Sharma said he has already informed Fiji FA president Dr Muhammad Shamsud-din Sahu Khan about Naka’s availability and interest in helping Fiji Beach Football and remains hopeful the parent body will utilize the skills and knowledge of the talented marksman.
Story courtesy of www.fijilive.com