The Fiji men’s invitational netball team departed last night for Melbourne, Australia, where they will compete in the 2025 Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association (AMMNA) Championship.
This tournament represents a key step in the team’s preparations for the Fiji Men’s International Series scheduled for August in Suva.
During the AMMNA Championship, the team will play 10 matches in the reserve grade division.
The invitation to the event follows the team’s impressive performance in Singapore last December, where they emerged as tournament champions.
Head coach Jioweli Vakamoce views the tournament as an essential opportunity to refine the team’s strategies and test new player combinations.
“Playing 10 games in a competitive environment gives our players the chance to lift their performance and adapt under pressure.”
The AMMNA Championship attracts some of the best male and mixed netball talent from Australia, and Fiji’s participation highlights the growing strength and depth of men’s netball in the Pacific.
Netball Fiji extends its heartfelt thanks to the supporters, families, districts, clubs and partners who continue to back the development of men’s netball in Fiji.
The side is made up of shooters Joseva Nawaqa, Kitione Waqavonovono, Isoa Fou and Amena Nacavaraba.
The mid-court players are Peniasi Bolatawa, Atama Waqanivavalagi, Sikeli Tagayawa and Poasa Vulaono, while the defenders include Savenaca Sorovaki, Vilive Wainidroa, Sireli Tuidraki and Nacanieli Goneyali.
They’ll play South Australia and the ACT on Sunday, April 13 at 1pm and 6pm.
On Monday, April 14, they face Queensland 23s at 4.20pm and Western Australia at 9.20pm.
Tuesday, April 15 sees them up against Tasmania at 7.40pm.
On Wednesday, April 16, they take on the Australian Defence Force at 1pm and New South Wales at 6pm.
On Thursday, April 17, they’ll play Victoria 23s at 2.40pm and Queensland at 7.40pm.
Finally, they’ll face Victoria on Friday April 18 at 1.40pm.
