Football | SPORTS

When The Going Gets Tough Ilisoni Koroi Gets Going

The 16-year-old goalkeeper’s vision on that eye is blurry; this was from an injury he suffered when he was five-years-old. 
11 Jan 2023 17:40
When The Going Gets Tough Ilisoni Koroi Gets Going
Bula Boys goalkeeper Ilisoni Karo, despite being partially blind on his right eye, has high hopes for the national team. Photo: Leon Lord

The cataract on his right eye does nothing to stop Bula Boys goalkeeper Ilisoni Koro from accomplishing his dream to represent Fiji in football.

The 16-year-old goalkeeper’s vision on that eye is blurry; this was from an injury he suffered when he was five-years-old.

The determined Wailotua, Wainibuka, Tailevu lad was named in the national Under-17 football team three months ago for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) U17 championship that kicks off today at the HFC Bank stadium in Suva and the Football Academy ground in Ba.

 

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Story by: sereana.salalo@fijisun.com.fj



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