Suva: Pacific Islands’ strength will be missed as Saniel, Soromon and Tahioa will not be available for Fiji FACT

Suva football club is set to face a significant setback in the upcoming Fiji FACT tournament as they will be missing the services of three key players from the Pacific island nations of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. The absence of Alex Saniel and Azariah Soromon from Vanuatu, as well as Marlon Tahioa from the Solomon Islands, is expected to impact Suva’s performance in the competition.

During the OFC Champions League, these three players played an instrumental role in Suva’s journey, showcasing their impressive skills and contributing to the team’s success. Starting from the pool games and all the way to the final, where Suva unfortunately lost 4-2 to Auckland City, Saniel, Soromon, and Tahioa displayed their talent and made significant contributions to the team’s performance.

Azariah Soromon had an outstanding tournament, scoring four goals and proving to be a potent attacking threat for Suva. Both Marlon Tahioa and Alex Saniel also played their part by scoring two goals each throughout the tournament. In the final against Auckland City, Tahioa and Saniel were the ones who found the back of the net for Suva.

However, despite their vital role for Suva, these players will not be available for the Fiji FACT due to their international commitments. Saniel and Soromon are part of the Vanuatu national team, which will be participating in the Intercontinental Cup in India the following month. Meanwhile, Marlon Tahioa will be representing the Solomon Islands in an international match.

The absence of these key players will undoubtedly be felt by Suva, as their skills, experience, and goal-scoring ability will be sorely missed. Their contributions in the OFC Champions League not only helped Suva reach the final but also showcased their value to the team. Head coach Babs Khan of Suva has confirmed this information and acknowledges the impact it will have on the team.

Despite the setback, Suva will need to regroup and find ways to compensate for the absence of these players. The coaching staff and remaining squad members will have to step up their game, adapt their strategies, and find suitable replacements to maintain Suva’s competitive edge in the Fiji FACT tournament.

It remains to be seen how Suva will fare in the absence of Alex Saniel, Azariah Soromon, and Marlon Tahioa. Their international commitments demonstrate their talent and recognition at a higher level, but their absence will certainly be a loss for Suva’s ambitions in the Fiji FACT.