Bad weather blamed for decision. THE much anticipated kickoff of the second round of the Telekom S-League season has been delayed due heavy rain in the capital over the past few days. Four matches are supposed to take place this weekend but the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) competitions department has confirmed that all have…
The Silver Ferns are finally in a position where they can consolidate their midcourt lines in their tests against Jamaica and England after two years of uncertainty and experimentation. Over the past couple of seasons retirements, pregnancies and injuries have seen a steady stream of players rotated in the midcourt, with wing attack being the…
Bellona Basketball Association (BBA) now has a new executive who will lead in the development of the sport for the next four years. This was confirmed by the Solomon Islands National Basketball Development Officer, Moses Kivo who recently returned after a short visit to the province. The new members are President Mosley Taika, Vice President…
SECOND round of the Telekom S-League is scheduled to kick off tomorrow pending the improvement of the current bad weather condition. A statement from the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) said most of the clubs have utilised the December/January transfer window to strengthen their line ups as they anticipate tighter competition in the second round…
Western United Football Club will be marching onto the pitch this weekend with a slightly different line-up compared to that of the first round of the Telekom S-league. The club yesterday revealed they have signed nine new players. The players are Fredrick Dola, Jonathan Tonisi, George Stevenson, Timothy Bakale, Atkin Kaua, Michael Sira, Alfie Chacha,…
Like any other rural communities in the country who recently welcomed the new year with sports, Buri village on Ranoggah island, Western province also spared few days to celebrate with sports. The three days tournament was organised from Monday 6th to Wednesday 8th January by a visiting relative from overseas who spent his vacation at…
Renbel province kicked off the New Year with some official basketball action when the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) made a visit to the island of Bellona to hold basketball courses and organize competitions for men, women and youths. National basketball development officer (NBDO), David Moses Kivo and Basketball referee/ official, Fa’amoana Topue travelled to…
Former national beach soccer defender Eddie Ngaitini has been tipped to be the next coach for the Bilikiki team. This follows the sudden resignation of the current head coach Gideon Omokorio. Mr Omokirio tendered his resignation soon after returning from the beach soccer world cup in Tahiti last year citing club and family commitment. His…
The transfer window has now open for the Telekom S League round two and KOSSA FC had secured the signature of national player James Naka. The beach soccer star will be a leading the striking force along side KOSSA FC leading goal scorer George Siru. KOSSA FC will kick off the Round two session of…
A YOUNG Solomon Islander is close to become a fully-qualified surf-lifesaver in Australia after obtaining his surf rescue certificate. Sixteen year old Joe Maesusuia, a student at Marara community high school was able to achieve his certificate after spending his vacation in Victoria. Reports reaching Star Sports yesterday said after four days of training, Joe…