Bula! FIFA Boss Arrives Safely In His First Official Visit

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, arrived into the country this morning.

This is his first visit since he became the FIFA president in 2016.

The highly anticipated visit is part of Infantino's commitment to engage with all 11-member associations of the Oceania Football Confederations (OFC).

Infantino is joined by a distinguished group of football legends, including the renowned Australian icon Tim Cahill, the French legend Youri Raffi Djorkaeff, and the Moroccan former professional footballer Houssine Kharja.

The FIFA president's arrival in Fiji coincides with his presence in Australia and New Zealand for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, where he has been actively supporting the global celebration of women's football.

Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) chief executive officer, Mohammed Yusuf, expressed his enthusiasm for the FIFA president and football legends' visit, stating, "We are honoured and delighted to welcome President Gianni Infantino and the esteemed football legends to Fiji.

“Their presence will undoubtedly inspire our football community and leave a lasting impact on the development of the sport in our nation."

Infantino is expected to join the Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, for a special lunch today.

This meeting presents a valuable opportunity for both leaders to discuss the important role of football in Fiji's development and its impact on fostering social cohesion and national pride. Read more in Monday’s FijiSUN

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