Abraham Watkins
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 May 1960 | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1992 | Nadroga FA | ||
| International career | |||
| 1979–1992 | Fiji | 27 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Abraham Watkins (born 31 May 1960) is a Fijian former footballer who played as a defender. He made 27 appearances for the Fiji national team, scoring three goals.
Watkins made 27 appearances for Fiji between 1979 and 1992, scoring three goals.[1] His debut came during the 1979 South Pacific Games, in a 2–0 win against the Solomon Islands.[2] His first goal also came against the Solomon Islands, in a 3–1 win during the 1988 Melanesia Cup final.[3]
He was notably part of the Fiji team that beat Australia 1–0 during 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification, with his performance that match helping him win Fijian Sportsman of the Year.[4]
Personal life
Career statistics
- Scores and results list Fiji's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Madigi goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 October 1988 | Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands |  Solomon Islands | ? | 3–1 | 1988 Melanesia Cup |
| 2 | 10 September 1991 | Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, Lae, Papua New Guinea |  New Caledonia | 3–1 | 3–1 | 1991 South Pacific Games |
| 3 | 28 July 1992 | Korman Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu | New Caledonia | 1–0 | 2–2 | 1992 Melanesia Cup |
