Courtesy: Fiji Times


Dhanji Boys rule futsal

by Pravin Narain

Friday, January 06, 2017

DHANJI BOYS futsal team defended their Vodafone futsal competition title for another year.

The Fiji Football Association, together with sponsor Vodafone Fiji, handed the prizemoney and trophies to the top three teams from Suva and Nasinu competition.

President of Dhanji Boys Shamit Kumar said they were happy to have defended their title.

"It was one of the hardest seasons which we have come across," he said.

"Playing in six consecutive tournaments in a row is a very big achievement for us. The players had worked hard throughout the season.

"I thank the boys for their efforts and the commitments towards the team."

Dhanji Boys received a trophy and $1500 while Samba King finished second taking home a trophy and $800 while North Pole FC finished third and received $500.

Vodafone Fiji sponsorship and marketing manager Adriu Vakarau said they would continue to pump money towards development of football.

"We have been pouring money into the grassroots football in the country," he said.

"Since the introduction of the futsal championship we have seen big teams competing.

"We are encouraging more teams to come and join us.

"Last year the national futsal team went on a tour and it is a big sign of development."

Meanwhile, North West United futsal team were the winners of Nasinu while Nadogo Boys and N Tech finished second and third respectively.


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