For the current national team squad, see Tuvalu national football team § Players.
The Tuvalu national football team represents the country of Tuvalu in international association football. It is fielded by the Tuvalu National Football Association, the governing body of football in Tuvalu, and competes as an associate member of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), which encompasses the countries of Oceania. Tuvalu played their first international match on 30 August 1979 in a 18–0 loss to Tahiti in Suva.
Tuvalu have competed in the Pacific Games and Pacific Mini Games, and all players who have played in at least one match, either as a member of the starting eleven or as a substitute, are listed below. Each player's details include his playing position while with the team, the number of caps earned and goals scored in all international matches, and details of the first and most recent matches played in. The names are initially ordered by number of caps (in descending order), then by date of debut, then by alphabetical order. All statistics are correct up to and including the match played on 18 July 2019.
Key
- Position
- Playing positions are listed according to the tactical formations that were employed at the time.
- Caps and goals
- Caps and goals comprise those in the Pacific Games.
| GK | Goalkeeper |
|---|---|
| DF | Defender |
| MF | Midfielder |
| FW | Forward |
Players
| Player | Pos. | Caps | Goals | Debut | Last or most recent match | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Date | Opponent | |||||
| Alopua Petoa | FW | 13 | 9 | 22 August 2011 |  Samoa
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18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia
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| Katepu Sieni | GK | 13 | 0 | 1 September 2011 | New Caledonia
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Mau Penisula | DF | 12 | 0 | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati
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5 September 2011 |  Guam
|
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| Jelly Selau | MF | 10 | 1 | 25 August 2007 |  Fiji
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14 December 2017 |  Tonga
|
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| Paulo Lotonu | MF | 10 | 1 | 2 December 2017 | Fiji
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
|
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| Taufaiva Ionatana | FW | 9 | 1 | 2 December 2017 | Fiji
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Afelee Valoa | MF | 9 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Fiji
|
18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
|
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| James Lepaio | MF | 8 | 1 | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa
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14 December 2017 | Tonga
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| Sosene Vailine | FW | 8 | 1 | 2 December 2017 | Fiji
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Paenui Fagota | FW | 7 | 1 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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29 August 2007 |  Tahiti
|
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| Joshua Tui Tapasei | DF | 7 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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5 September 2011 | Guam
|
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| Paolo Taitai | DF | 7 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Fiji
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
|
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| Meauke Tuilagi | DF | 7 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Fiji
|
15 July 2019 | Fiji
|
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| Peniuna Kaitu | FW | 6 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands
|
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| Petio Semaia | MF | 6 | 1 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
|
1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
|
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| Jay Timo | GK | 6 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
|
1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
|
|
| Lalesi Vaia | DF | 6 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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| Kalamelu Seloto | DF | 6 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Fiji
|
15 July 2019 | Fiji
|
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| Silimai Siaosi | DF | 6 | 0 | 5 December 2017 | New Caledonia
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8 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Semese Alefaio | DF | 5 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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| Vaisua Liva | MF | 5 | 0 | 27 August 2011 | American Samoa
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5 September 2011 | Guam
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| Alinesi Takataka | DF | 5 | 0 | 27 August 2011 | American Samoa
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5 September 2011 | Guam
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| Etimoni Timuani | DF | 5 | 0 | 27 August 2011 | American Samoa
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5 September 2011 | Guam
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| Akelei Lima'alofa | MF | 5 | 0 | 3 September 2011 |  Solomon Islands
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14 December 2017 | Tonga
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| Maalosi Alefaio | DF | 5 | 0 | 8 July 2019 | Solomon Islands
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Sepetaio Nokisi | DF | 5 | 0 | 8 July 2019 | Solomon Islands
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Titaga Bali | FW | 4 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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5 July 2003 | Solomon Islands
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| Moeava Mausalii | MF | 4 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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5 July 2003 | Solomon Islands
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| Mosese Huehue | MF | 4 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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5 July 2003 | Solomon Islands
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| Kivola Manoa | MF | 4 | 1 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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5 July 2003 | Solomon Islands
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| Molu Tavita | DF | 4 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
|
5 July 2003 | Solomon Islands
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| Imo Fiamalua | MF | 4 | 0 | 25 August 2007 | Fiji
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1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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| Mati Fusi | FW | 4 | 0 | 25 August 2007 | Fiji
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1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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| Papua Ulisese | MF | 4 | 0 | 25 August 2007 | Fiji
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1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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| George Panapa | DF | 4 | 0 | 27 August 2011 | American Samoa
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5 September 2011 | Guam
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| Lutelu Tiute | FW | 4 | 1 | 27 August 2011 | American Samoa
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5 September 2011 | Guam
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| Alamoana Tofuola | DF | 4 | 0 | 27 August 2011 | American Samoa
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3 September 2011 | Solomon Islands
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| Matti Uaelasi | MF | 4 | 1 | 2 December 2017 | Fiji
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14 December 2017 | Tonga
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| Sueni Founuku | DF | 4 | 0 | 12 December 2017 |  Vanuatu
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Nelesone Musika | MF | 4 | 0 | 8 July 2019 | Solomon Islands
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Kasipa Fagota | MF | 3 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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5 July 2003 | Solomon Islands
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| Samasoni Mapasaga | DF | 3 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Fiji
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5 July 2003 | Solomon Islands
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| Polu Tanei | FW | 3 | 0 | 3 July 2003 | Vanuatu
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5 July 2003 | Solomon Islands
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| Viliamu Sekifu | FW | 3 | 1 | 27 August 2007 |  New Caledonia
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1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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| Fulisagafou Hauma | DF | 3 | 0 | 27 August 2007 | New Caledonia
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1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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| Paitela Kelemene | MF | 3 | 0 | 27 August 2007 | New Caledonia
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1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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| Okilani Tinilau | MF | 3 | 0 | 30 August 2007 | Vanuatu
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1 September 2007 | Solomon Islands
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| Togavai Stanley | MF | 3 | 1 | 1 September 2011 | New Caledonia
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5 September 2011 | Guam
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| Laupama Elu | DF | 3 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Fiji
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12 December 2017 | Vanuatu
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| Tinoga Temate | MF | 3 | 0 | 8 July 2019 | Solomon Islands
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Fata Filemoni | MF | 3 | 0 | 10 July 2019 | Tahiti
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15 July 2019 | Fiji
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| Nokisi Kaito | DF | 3 | 0 | 12 July 2019 | American Samoa
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18 July 2019 | New Caledonia
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| Haueia Vaaia | GK | 2 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Fiji
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3 July 2003 | Vanuatu
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| Hetoa Kaio | MF | 2 | 0 | 25 August 2007 | Fiji
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27 August 2007 | New Caledonia
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| Loisio Peni | MF | 2 | 0 | 25 August 2007 | Fiji
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27 August 2007 | New Caledonia
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| Uota Ale | MF | 2 | 1 | 27 August 2011 | American Samoa
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30 August 2011 | Vanuatu
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| Lopati Okelani | FW | 2 | 0 | 27 August 2011 | American Samoa
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30 August 2011 | Vanuatu
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| Kolone Pokia | DF | 2 | 0 | 27 August 2011 | American Samoa
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30 August 2011 | Vanuatu
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| Raj Sogivalu | MF | 2 | 0 | 1 September 2011 | New Caledonia
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3 September 2011 | Solomon Islands
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| Folomanu Kulene | MF | 2 | 0 | 12 December 2017 | Vanuatu
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14 December 2017 | Tonga
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| Leiatu Uoli | DF | 2 | 0 | 12 December 2017 | Vanuatu
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14 December 2017 | Tonga
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| Afelau Kalena | FW | 2 | 0 | 8 July 2019 | Solomon Islands
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12 July 2019 | American Samoa
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| Hosea Sente | FW | 2 | 0 | 10 July 2019 | Tahiti
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15 July 2019 | Fiji
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| Waintau Taaroa | DF | 2 | 0 | 12 July 2019 | American Samoa
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15 July 2019 | Fiji
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| Mahafe Nakala | MF | 1 | 0 | 30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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30 June 2003 | Kiribati
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| Melei Melei | MF | 1 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Fiji
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1 July 2003 | Fiji
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| Sumeo Silu | FW | 1 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Fiji
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1 July 2003 | Fiji
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| Iupeli Kamoni | FW | 1 | 0 | 3 July 2003 | Vanuatu
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3 July 2003 | Vanuatu
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| Meauma Petaia | MF | 1 | 0 | 3 September 2003 | Solomon Islands
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3 September 2003 | Solomon Islands
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| Tapeni Letueti | FW | 1 | 0 | 1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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1 September 2007 | Cook Islands
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| Teoliga Fakailoga | FW | 1 | 0 | 9 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
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9 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
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| Taulau Iotonu | DF | 1 | 0 | 9 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
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9 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
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| Toua Tueni | MF | 1 | 0 | 9 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
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9 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
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| Tafea Ioka | MF | 1 | 0 | 12 December 2017 | Vanuatu
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12 December 2017 | Vanuatu
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| Itaia Ioane | GK | 1 | 0 | 14 December 2017 | Tonga
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14 December 2017 | Tonga
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| Sakaio Faimalaga | DF | 1 | 0 | 12 July 2019 | American Samoa
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12 July 2019 | American Samoa
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References
- Alopua Petoa at National-Football-Teams.com
- Katepu Iosua Sieni at National-Football-Teams.com
- Mau Penisula at National-Football-Teams.com
- Jelly Selau at National-Football-Teams.com
- Paulo Lotonu at National-Football-Teams.com
- Taufaiva Ionatana at National-Football-Teams.com
- Afelee Valoa at National-Football-Teams.com
- James Lepaio at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sosene Vailine at National-Football-Teams.com
- Paenui Fagota at National-Football-Teams.com
- Joshua Tui Tapasei at National-Football-Teams.com
- Paolo Taitai at National-Football-Teams.com
- Meauke Tuilagi at National-Football-Teams.com
- Peniuna Kaitu at National-Football-Teams.com
- Petio Semaia at National-Football-Teams.com
- Jay Timo at National-Football-Teams.com
- Lalesi Vaia at National-Football-Teams.com
- Kalamelu Seloto at National-Football-Teams.com
- Silimai Siaosi at National-Football-Teams.com
- Semese Alefaio at National-Football-Teams.com
- Vaisua Liva at National-Football-Teams.com
- Alinesi Takataka at National-Football-Teams.com
- Etimoni Timuani at National-Football-Teams.com
- Akelei Lima'alofa at National-Football-Teams.com
- Maalosi Alefaio at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sepetaio Nokisi at National-Football-Teams.com
- Titaga Bali at National-Football-Teams.com
- Moeava Mausalii at National-Football-Teams.com
- Mosese Huehue at National-Football-Teams.com
- Kivola Manoa at National-Football-Teams.com
- Molu Tavita at National-Football-Teams.com
- Imo Fiamalua at National-Football-Teams.com
- Mati Fusi at National-Football-Teams.com
- Papua Ulisese at National-Football-Teams.com
- George Panapa at National-Football-Teams.com
- Lutelu Tiute at National-Football-Teams.com
- Alamoana Tofuola at National-Football-Teams.com
- Matti Uaelasi at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sueni Founuku at National-Football-Teams.com
- Nelesone Musika at National-Football-Teams.com
- Kasipa Fagota at National-Football-Teams.com
- Samasoni Mapasaga at National-Football-Teams.com
- Polu Tanei at National-Football-Teams.com
- Viliamu Sekifu at National-Football-Teams.com
- Fulisagafou Hauma at National-Football-Teams.com
- Paitela Kelemene at National-Football-Teams.com
- Okilani Tinilau at National-Football-Teams.com
- Togavai Stannley at National-Football-Teams.com
- Laupama Elu at National-Football-Teams.com
- Tinoga Temate at National-Football-Teams.com
- Fata Filemoni at National-Football-Teams.com
- Nokisi Kaito at National-Football-Teams.com
- Haueia Vaaia at National-Football-Teams.com
- Hetoa Kaio at National-Football-Teams.com
- Loisio Peni at National-Football-Teams.com
- Uota Ale at National-Football-Teams.com
- Lopati Okelani at National-Football-Teams.com
- Kolone Pokia at National-Football-Teams.com
- Raj Sogivalu at National-Football-Teams.com
- Folomanu Kulene at National-Football-Teams.com
- Leitatu Uoli at National-Football-Teams.com
- Afelau Kalena at National-Football-Teams.com
- Hosea Sente at National-Football-Teams.com
- Waintau Taaroa at National-Football-Teams.com
- Mahafe Nakala at National-Football-Teams.com
- Melei Melei at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sumeo Silu at National-Football-Teams.com
- Iupeli Kamoni at National-Football-Teams.com
- Meauma at National-Football-Teams.com
- Tapeni Letueti at National-Football-Teams.com
- Teoliga Fakailoga at National-Football-Teams.com
- Taulau Iotonu at National-Football-Teams.com
- Toua Tueni at National-Football-Teams.com
- Tafea Ioka at National-Football-Teams.com
- Itaia Ioane at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sakaio Faimalaga at National-Football-Teams.com
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