OCEANIA has one direct entry and a playoff spot for the upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup. This was confirmed through a statement released on Christmas eve by the international governing body of football, FIFA. The statement confirms that the countries in Oceania will get one direct spot and one playoff spot for the expanded women’s…
A MEMBER and player of the victorious Western Tomoko has expressed disappointment over with prize money being offered to the players after winning the prestigious Solomon Cup recently. The player who declined to be named claimed he only received $1500 from Western Provincial Football Association (WPFA) as a token of appreciation for playing in the…
The winners of the inaugural Solrais Women’s Premier League and championship, the RSIPF Royals were also awarded two individual awards at the awards night held recently in Honiara. Police Constable (PC) Francina Mautai and Royals midfielder won the coveted player of the season award, a statement from Police Media Unit said. Royals goalkeeper Margaret Kofela…
The East Malaita Constituency Christmas Senior Division Football Tournament for ward 16 kicked off early this week at Faumamanu School playing ground. The 11 aside soccer tournament is being sponsored by East Malaita constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Manasseh Maelanga. A total of 22 teams are participating in the competition. The East Malaita Constituency Senior…
PRESIDENT of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), William Lai says the recent groundbreaking for the new Futsal and indoor sports complex is a milestone achievement. Lai told the media that the time has come for futsal to have a home following many promises done over the past years. “This is great news because in…
THE annual TLF games at Laugwata in the interior part of ward 3 in West Kwara’ae Constituency, Malaita Province has kicked off on Monday 21st December. TFL stands for Tehila, Laugwata, and Faubora communities. The one-week TLF games were officially opened by Malaita Provincial Minister for Youth, Women and Sports Ivan Tonafalea on Sunday. President…
FD Reds Football Club (FC) from Fo’ondo community in North Malaita has been crowned the 2020 champions of the Kairos Cup. They won the tournament after defeating Gwau’ulu Boys Football Club (FC) in the grand final. FD Reds FC walked away with the first prize; a trophy and $4000 cash prize while runner-up Gwou’ulu Boys…
Work on the construction of the 2023 Pacific Games Multi-Purpose Futsal Stadium has officially commenced, Monday. The commencement of work was officially declared during a groundbreaking ceremony officiated by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. The ceremony was held at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Panatina campus sports ground in East Honiara. A number of guests,…
PRESIDENT of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), William Lai said everyone who took part in the recent Solomon Cup tournament should be proud to be part of a historical event. He highlighted the most important thing is for everyone to come together despite whatever province to celebrate football. “All of you who took part…
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Executive committee and Secretariat has thanked the local organising committee (LOC), the government through the Ministry of Home Affairs and Prime Minister Office, other partners APCO, NHA for a successful hosting of the 2020 Solomon Cup. SIFF president, William Lai said the 2020 Solomon Cup is a historic one…