Patel commends a great 2019 season

FIJI Football Association president Rajesh Patel commended the effort of all Fiji FA stakeholders during the awards night at the Pullman Nadi Bay Resort last Saturday.

Patel said Vodafone/ Fiji FA Awards night was there to recognise the effort and contribution of players, officials, volunteers and staff for the previous season.

“The Vodafone Fiji FA Awards are therefore designed to recognise and value the contribution of those players, administrators, volunteers and staff that has been charged with the responsibility of ensuring that everything in the team is congruent and well co-ordinated to deliver successful results at any given opportunity,” Patel said in his address during the awards night.

He said the awards present an opportunity for thorough introspection and an opportunity to evaluate individual contribution into the eventual success of a team.

“We should understand that all the players at Fiji Football have different abilities and skill. “Kindly note that these awards do not suggest that some members of the team did not exert their commitment to the latter.

“The awards instead confirm that the districts recognises their individuality and their commitment to making it one of the most successful and potent forces in the history of football in this country.”

Patel also thanked Vodafone for the great support and other sponsors in making the event a success. “I would also like to thank the Vodafone Fiji for their continued support in development of football in Fiji.

“It is also proper that I thank our business partners and sponsors for their selfless contribution towards the organistaion this year.

“I hope that we sustain such strategic business relationships that have potential to increase our influence in Fiji and in football generally.

“May I also thank the team that has delivered on these awards this evening.

“It is encouraging to notice that we have matured in both form and approach over the many years we have been hosting an occasion of this nature.”