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Francine Lockington was due to travel to New Zealand with her teammates to participate in the OFC under-19 championship (File photo). <\/p>\n
The Oceania Football Confederation is mourning the death of Fiji under-19 goalkeeper Francine Lockington, who passed away in Lautoka on Sunday. <\/p>\n
Lockington was due to travel to New Zealand with her teammates to participate in the OFC under-19 championship but withdrew shortly before the team departed Fiji for Auckland due to illness. <\/p>\n
A promising young talent, Lockington picked up the golden glove award at the OFC under-17 women's championship in 2016, and also won the Fiji FA Women's Footballer of the Year. <\/p>\n
OFC president David Chung said his thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this difficult time. <\/p>\n
REST EASY | Truly devastating to learn Fiji GK Francine Lockington has left us. A rising talent who will be greatly missed by many. pic.twitter.com\/BjxMLWTZ0K <\/p>\n
\"To lose a family member is never easy, and to lose someone with their whole life ahead of them is devastating,\" Chung said. <\/p>\n
\"As a father myself I can only imagine what Francine's family are going through. I truly hope our prayers can provide a little comfort for them during this time.\" <\/p>\n
There will be a moment's silence observed ahead of the match between Samoa and Fiji on Monday. <\/p>\n
-Stuff <\/p>\n
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