Solomon Islands head coach Josh Smith says the opportunity to play a friendly match with the Brisbane Roar is an amazing opportunity.
He was speaking in a press conference on Wednesday ahead of the friendly this weekend.
Smith highlighted that Saturday’s match will be a great opportunity for his players and staff to learn and grow, as well as to inspire young talents in the country.
“It is very difficult for us to get high-level international games with the amount of funding that we have available for us.
“So to have a team like Brisbane Roar here, a full professional side, is an amazing opportunity for our players and staff to learn and grow.
“We hope in the future we can continue the partnership, change a lot of lives, inspire a lot of young people and take Solomon Islands football back to the top of Oceania,” he said.
The match is part of the inaugural PacificAus Sports Challenge and is delivered in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), the Australian Government, Football Australia, and Brisbane Roar.
The historic friendly will take place on Saturday at 6pm at the National Stadium, with tickets priced at $5 SBD for children and $10 SBD for adults.
Tickets are available at booths at Lawson Tama, the Honiara City Council, and the SIFF Headquarters.
