Football Federation Samoa has revealed a team of forty-six footballers to represent the country in the 16th edition of the Pacific Games.
The Pacific Games will be held in Apia, Samoa from 7-17 July, with football to be contested from the 8th-20th. A total of twelve countries will be battling it out on four fields at the Toleafoa J. S Blatter soccer fields.
Both men and women’s team include local and overseas based Samoans.
Women’s assistant coach Leti Aniva Tamasese said her 23 players is made up of 12 overseas players selected at their Auckland trails which saw players coming as far as United States and Australia.
Coach Tamasese said a crucial aspect considered in this selection was fitness and skill level and believes her team is well prepared.
Despite being drawn into the same pool as New Zealand, Assistant Coach Fa’aeanu’u Paul Ualesi is optimistichis U23 side is up for the challenge.
Mr Ualesi said “as hosts we are keen to prove ourselves. Being in camp we’ve develop a strong sens of togetherness.”
Coach Ualesi believes Samoa will have an amazing experience.
WOMEN’S TEAM
- Epi Tafili
- Alisa Tuatagaloa
- Patricia Aoelua
- Jecky Toma
- Tiare Tuimavave
- Maddy Ah Ki
- Moreva Mauma
- Ronisa Lipi
- Rivalina Fuimaono
- Hana Malo Vaga
- Sina Sataraka
- Hazel Peleti
- Renee Atonio
- Suitupe Tafafa
- Torijan Lyne-Lewis
- Mariah Bullock
- Lianna Soifua
- Matalena Daniells
- Melesete Aia
- Caitlin Pritchard
- Vineta Faleaana
- Semeatu Lemana
- Talaesea Mulitalo Fogapapa
Management
- Head Coach: Nicola Demaine
- Assistant Coach: Leti Tamasese
- Goal Keeper Coach: Pipi Malo Vaga
- Manager: Siufaga Savea
- Gear Manager: Keli Talaimanu
- Physiotherapist: Jennifer Helen Storey
- Head of Delegation: Emily Young
MEN’S TEAM
- Fa’alavelave Matagi
- John Michael T Leo
- Pele Fatu
- Kevin Daniells
- Mattew Anthony
- Darren Siaosi
- Tauati Tanoai
- Jarvis Filimalae
- Andrew Setefano
- Thomas Konusi
- Ritchievoy Ueligitone
- Sean Manase
- Faitalia H Pama
- Vilo Laloata
- Harlene Russell
- Willie Sauiluma
- Keone Kapisi
- Andrew Mobberley
- Lawrie Letutusa Pio
- Lapalapa Toni
- Va’a Taualai
- Mike Saofaiga
- George Konusi
Management
- Assistant Coach: Faaeanuu Paul Ualesi
- Goal Keeper Coach: Malagaoma Horst Petana
- Manager: Taualelei Michael Tualatamalelagi
- Gear Manager: Leemo Sofara
- Physiotherapist: Georgia Leigh Iliaganoa
- Head of Delegation: Lenata’i Levine Siemu