Imray's signing was hailed as a major coup for United, who were without a proven keeper after incumbent Mark Borren made himself unavailable. Naqeleca's signing is every bit as exciting as he should be the ideal replacement for another of last year's guns in Scott Robson, who is now playing in Australia.
Wairarapa United coach Phil Keinzley said Naqeleca, who captains Suva, would have different strengths to Robson.
Keinzley pointed out that Naqeleca's height would be "very useful" in set piece situations. "He's very good in the air and that's something we can utilise," he said.
More good news for Wairarapa United yesterday was confirmation that their seconds team hag been promoted to the Capital 3 competition for the 2012 club season.
That gives Wairarapa two teams in that grade now with Masterton already there, while Douglas Villa will be one tier further up in division two.
