THE Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has introduced Congolese Jonathan Bilio as the new SIFF Academy Manager. Bilio has extensive football coaching experience, holding Licenza D, UEFA C, and UEFA B coaching qualifications. His career highlights include managing international academy teams and achieving remarkable success on and off the pitch. Bilio played for renowned clubs…
THE National Futsal Team – Solomon Kurukuru – will kick off their trials today at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Academy in Honiara. This was confirmed by the SIFF-Futsal Department last weekend upon announcing the trial list that would go into intense trials in preparation for the prestigious OFC Futsal Men’s Cup in Honiara…
THE Isabel Football Association (IFA) has successfully elected its new executive in an elective congress hosted last Thursday in Buala, Isabel Province. The congress showcased strong representation from all the 16 zones within the IFA, highlighting a unified approach to advancing football governance and development in the province. The official programme was graced with the…
FORMER Solomon Islands national footballer Michael Fifi embraces his new career in coaching leading the Matamata Swifts FC in their 2025 season. The former Team Wellington flamboyant winger has now graced his new career as a coach in charge of the Matamata Swifts FC in the Northen NRFL conference. In an exclusive interview with AW…
THE Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has announced the commencement dates for the three major leagues in Honiara this year. These are the Super Football league (SFL), formerly known as Telekom Super League (TSL), SIFF Super Futsal League (SSFL) and the Solrais Women’s Premier League (SWPL). The SIFF Competition Department confirmed in a statement earlier…
RENDOVA Devon of Rendova Harbour in North Rendova, Western Province has been crowned champion of the Kenwood Harry’s Cup 2025. The soccer tournament was staged at the Turaga soccer field in Ughele village, South Rendova. The tournament concluded last Wednesday after two weeks of intensive matches by the participating teams. Devon beat Malangana Dolphin 1:0…
THE People’s Republic of China (PRC) has equipped a local club – United Kwara’ae Football Club (UKFC) – with sporting gears as they prepare for their remaining matches of the 2024 Honiara Football Association League. The timely support consists of 10 soccer balls, 25 t-shirts, a small basket of training equipment and a big basket…
AUTHORITIES responsible for the John F Kennedy (JFK) Stadium in Gizo, Western Province, should consider selling the stadium’s naming rights to generate revenue for its upkeep and improvement as the facility was not upgraded for decades, according to a concerned sports enthusiast in the Western Province. A concerned citizen and sports enthusiast in Gizo Town…
THE Tuasulia 2024 Christmas Sports Tournament held in Dala North, West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, brought together some of the country’s national football players to share their valuable experiences with village-based footballers. This event was hailed as a significant achievement for players who have spent most of their lives in villages because it gave them the…
THE sponsor of the Tuasulia Christmas Sports Tournament in Dala North, West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, Leonard Tuasulia has strongly urged young people in Fauabu (Ward 4) to stay away from kwaso (homebrewed alcohol) and marijuana. MPA Tuasulia made the plea at the prize presentation ceremony of the Tuasulia Christmas Cup sport Tournament at Dala Playing…