New Zealand based Ba soccer team striker Osea Vakatalesau has been named the captain of the Fiji Olympic soccer side.

Vakatalesau will lead the in-experienced side in the OFC Olympic qualifying tournament which starts on Saturday.

Coach Carlos Buzetti has also named Ba's Malakai Tiwa and former Lautoka goalkeeper Nicholas Lawrence as vice-captains.

Meanwhile, Buzetti said the only way to beat New Zealand in their opening match will be to play attacking soccer.