Its history for Shields

REACHING the semi finals is not just a great achievement for the Central Islands football team but also it is history. Central Islands has never reached the grand finals of the Solomon Cup tournament since its inception in 1991. Reaching the grand finals is history for the Shields and also defeating Western Turtles is another…

SIFF clarifies gate takings

THE Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has made clarification on how the gate takings are managed. The clarification was made following criticisms by the public accusing SIFF of misusing the gate takings for personal use. They also questioned SIFF if provincial teams will benefit from the gate takings. SIFF president, William Lai in response to…

Organizers lauds supporters’ cooperation

The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) and Solomon Cup Local Organizing Committee (LOC) have thanked football fans and supporters for their cooperation during the semifinal matches. SIFF vice president and chairman of the Solomon Cup LOC Eddie Omokirio expressed this after the successfully completion of the two semifinals on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  “On…

Lauru coach accepts defeat

THE Lauru Kuvojo football team has accepted their 4-0 defeat to defending champions of the Solomon Cup Malaita Eagles in the second semifinal of the competition held in front of a jam packed Lawson Tama stadium, Wednesday. Head coach Eddie Rukumana told local media after their bitter loss they were psychologically affected. “I’d like to…

School Hockey League dates set

THE Low Price Enterprise men’s School Hockey League and Fiji FMF Biscuits women’s School Hockey League will resume next month. Organizers of the league confirmed this to Star Sports on Wednesday. “Currently the league is on hold due to school holiday, however we will resume our matches on the first week of August,’’ the statement…

BAEGENI SOAR WITH EAGLES

MALAITA in-form striker Clement Baegeni first half hatrick in between Clifton Aumae’s goal saw the Eagles soar to the grand final of the 2017 Our Telekom Solomon Cup. Baegeni who was in stunning form in front of goal scored two quick goals in the opening 10 minutes. He added a third and Eagles fourth of…

Second semi final showdown

The second semi final showdown of the 2017 Solomon Cup tournament will kick off at the Lawson Tama Stadium, Wednesday. Group B leaders and defending champions, Malaita Eagles will take on Lauru Kuvojo at 1:30pm to determine the second finalist for the 2017 Solomon Cup tournament. This is the match most fans and supporters are…

Shields set for grand final

Central Shields have secured a spot in the grand finals of the Telekom Solomon Cup tournament for the first time ever after winning their semi final against Western Turtles yesterday. Shields and Turtles battled it out for 120 minutes before heading into the penalty shootout for Central Shields to come out victorious with a 4-1…