Malakai Rakula (born 16 May 1992) is a Fijian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manukau United in New Zealand and the Fiji national team.
Club career Rakula started his career with Suva. After a stint with Nadi he plays for Ba since 2016. With both Nadi and Ba he has played in the OFC Champions League.
On 1 February 2020, Rakula went on a trial at Manukau United FC in New Zealand together with his teammate from Ba F.C. and the national team, Kishan Sami.Kishan Sami and Malakai Rakula ready for trials in New Zealand , oceaniafootballcenter.home.blog, 1 February 2020 Both players signed a one-year deal with the club on 10 February 2020.Fijian duo sign for New Zealand-based club , oceaniafootballcenter.home.blog, 10 February 2020 Both players made their debut on 13 March 2020 in a friendly match.Fijian duo debut for Manukau United, oceaniafootballcenter.home.blog, 13 March 2020
National team Rakula was called up by coach Christophe Gamel in 2019 for the national football team. He made his debut on March 18, 2019, in a 3–0 win against New Caledonia. He started the game and was subbed after 75 minutes by Josateki Tamudu
International goals Scores and results list Fiji's goal tally first.
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 10 July 2019 National Soccer Stadium, Apia, Samoa 3–0 9–0 2019 Pacific Games 2. 5–0 3. 15 July 2019 3–0 10–1
Honours Fiji Pacific Games: Bronze Medalist, 2019
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