Winning the 2020 Punjas Battle of the Giants Golden Boot Award is very special for Nasinu midfielder Jashnit Vikash.
Speaking to Fiji FA media after receiving his award from chief executive officer Mohammed Yusuf at the headquarters in Vatuwaqa on Monday, the Go Fry-sponsored side player said this was a surprise to him.
“This was my first major tournament and winning the Golden Boot Award on my debut tournament is something to treasure,” said Vikash.
“I didn’t expect to win this award but I praise the Man above for giving me strength to score goals for my team.”
Vikash scored three goals in the tournament and was equal with Nadi’s Avinesh Waran Swamy, Rewa’s Setareki Hughes, teammate Marlon Taihoa, Ba’s Darold Kakasi and Abbu Zaid.
He scooped the award after playing less game. The HFC Bank worker dedicated his award to his parents in Labasa.
“I dedicate my award to my parents who are in Labasa because they always supported me in my career and all my football fans.
Goal scorers:
Three: (8) Setareki Hughes (Rewa FC), (7) Darold Kakasi (Ba FC), (9) Abbu Zahid (Ba FC), (2) Avinesh Swamy (Nadi FC), (9) Marlon Tahioa (Nasinu FC), (11) Jasnit Vikash (Nasinu FC)
Two: (14) Samuela Drudru (Ba FC), (14) Sairusi Nalaubu (Suva FC), (14) Josaia Sela Jr (Rewa FC), (11) Ravnesh Karan Singh (Suva FC), (10) Josua Tawake (Nadi FC), (8) Jolame Tokalaulala Vukivuki (Nadi FC)
One: (21) Afraz Ali (Nadi FC), (10) Vineet Chand (Navua FC), (20) Netani Doli (Lautoka FC), (2) Peniame Drova (Rewa FC), (6) Thomas Dunn (Navua FC), (3) Sumeet Goundar (Ba FC), (9) Bruce Hughes (Rewa FC), (7) Anish Khem (Rewa FC), (7) Ilisoni Logaivau, Labasa FC), (9) Ilisoni Lolaivalu (Labasa FC), (5) Rusiate Matarerega (Nadi FC), (17) Merrill Nand (Lautoka FC), (8) Malakai Rakula (Lautoka FC), (17) Narend Rao (Ba FC), (4) Seveci Rokotakala (Navua FC), (17) Luke Savu (Nasinu FC), (19) Kolinio Sivoki (Lautoka FC), (9) Apisai Smith (Navua FC), (19) Patrick Taroga (Suva FC), (15) Saula Waqa (Ba FC), (19) Taniela Waqa (Labasa FC), (18) Sanaila Waqanicakau (Ba FC), (12) Tevita Waranaivalu (Rewa FC), (5) Aporosa Yada (Lautoka FC)
Own goal: (22) Rusiate Amasio (Navua FC)
