Suva: Remueru Tekiate to miss Fiji FACT

Defender Remueru Tekiate‘s unfortunate appendectomy has dealt a significant blow to Suva’s preparations for the upcoming Fiji FACT tournament. The 32-year-old player, who has represented Fiji 32 times and scored two goals for the national team, will be forced to miss the competition. Tekiate’s absence adds to the list of players unavailable for the Suva squad, making him the fifth player ruled out of the tournament.

Prior to Tekiate, Suva had already suffered setbacks with the unavailability of four other key players. Alex Saniel, Azariah Soromon, Simione Nabenu, and Marlon Tahioa were all unable to participate in the Fiji FACT tournament due to various reasons. Their absence leaves Suva with a challenging task to defend their title as the reigning champions.

Despite these setbacks, Suva’s coach, Babs Khan, remains confident in the depth of his squad. Khan believes that the team possesses the necessary talent and resilience to overcome these hurdles and perform well in the tournament. The coach will now have to rely on the remaining players to step up and fill the void left by the missing individuals.

Remueru Tekiate’s absence will certainly be felt by Suva, as he had played a vital role in the team’s recent success. He was an integral part of the squad that reached the grand final match of the OFC Champions League, showcasing his defensive skills and contributing to the team’s overall performance. His experience and leadership qualities will be missed, especially during high-stakes matches in the Fiji FACT tournament.

As the defending champions, Suva will have to fight hard to retain their title without Tekiate and the other injured or unavailable players. The tournament will test the team’s depth and resilience, but with the guidance of coach Babs Khan and the remaining talented players, Suva will aim to overcome these challenges and make a strong impression in the competition.