Ravuama Madigi (born 19 August 1965) is a Fijian former footballer who played as a forward. He made 14 appearances for the Fiji national team, scoring six goals.
Club career Madigi broke into Ba's first team in 1985, and made his debut that year. In 1986, he scored the winning goal in the Inter-District Championship against Nadroga FA. In 1993, Madigi was suspended sine die from Ba for his role in a shoplifting spree during Fiji's tour of New Zealand in May.
During his career, he was nicknamed "lethal Madigi" by commentators, thanks to his dangerous left foot.
International career At youth level, Madigi played for Fiji's under-19 team in 1985, during the team's tour of Australia.
In total, Madigi made 14 appearances for the Fiji national team between 1986 and 1997. His debut came on 17 September 1986, when he came on as a substitute in a 4–2 friendly loss against New Zealand at Churchill Park. His first international goal came in November 1988, during Fiji's 1–0 win against Australia during the first round of 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Personal life Growing up, Ravuama had three brothers, including former Fijian international footballers Inia Bola and Kini Mocelutu. His son, Marika Madigi, is also a footballer who played for Ba and Lautoka.
Career statistics Scores and results list Fiji's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Madigi goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Ravuama MadigiNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 26 November 1988 Prince Charles Park, Nadi, Fiji 1–0 1–0 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification2 12 September 1991 Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, Lae, Papua New Guinea ? 14–1 1991 South Pacific Games3 ?4 ?5 14 September 1991 Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, Lae, Papua New Guinea ? 3–0 1991 South Pacific Games6 28 July 1992 Korman Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu 2–2 2–2 1992 Melanesia Cup
Honours Ba Fiji Premier League: 1986, 1987, 1992 Fiji FA Cup Tournament: 1991 Inter-District Championship: 1986, 1991 Battle of the Giants: 1990, 1992, 1993 Champion versus Champion: 1992
Rewa Inter-District Championship: 2001
Fiji South Pacific Games: 1991 Melanesia Cup: 1992
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