THE Solomon Islands men’s football squad departed yesterday for their Asian tour. The team of 23 players and three officials departed Honiara International Airport yesterday and will arrive in Asia a week ahead of their two international friendly matches. The first friendly match will be up against Malaysia scheduled for June 14th followed by Singapore…
KOLOALE FC ended their OFC Champions League campaign following their final match in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) yesterday. Koloale concluded their campaign with their second defeat of the tournament, a 4-1 defeat to the tournament’s favourites AS Academy Féminine of New Caledonia. Koloale did made a good start, breaking the deadlock in the…
Following the failed attempt to stay in contention for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s Champions League, Koloale FC is readjusting its focus on completing the tournament on a high note. Koloale suffered their first defeat of the tournament, a 5-0 loss to PNG’s Hekari United FC in their third match. The result puts them…
SOLOMON Islands national team will miss the service of one of the key national players, Micah Lea’alafa who recently announced his retirement from the national team. Micah confirmed his retirement from international football at the age of 32. Lea’alafa, who currently plays for the NPL South Australia side FK Beograd in Australia, expressed his desire…
SOLOMON Islands young Futsal player Calvin Do’oro has started his journey to the Peoples Republic of China. Do’oro was farewelled by the outgoing SIFF president William Lai, Dawn FC and family members prior to his departure yesterday at the Henderson International Airport. He will spend a few days in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG)…
THE Burns Creek Soccer intergeneration Community of Refuge league in East Honiara, over eight weeks, of 22 teams climaxed on a platform similar to National Championships with a Trophy, Cash and Consolation prizes and Donated sports equipment on Sunday, 21st may, 2023. Dubbed the “I will Go to my Neighbor” tournament, the league was a…
SOLOMON Islands Kurukuru and Dawn FC player, Calvin Do’oro has signed with Chinese Futsal League side Xiangyu FC this week. The confirmation was made by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) yesterday. Do’oro is reported to have caught the eyes of club during the recent Melanesian Futsal Cup in Fiji. He played a vital role…
FORMER Solomon Islands national Futsal player, James Egeta is grateful to finally rejoin the Kurukuru team. Egeta was one of the four new inclusions in Kurukuru Coach Damon Shaw’s final list for the Vietnam tour. Egeta said despite staying out of the squad for the past years, he always felt part of the Kurukuru team.…
A IUMI Play football league for Under 12 and 14 boys and girls for Malaita Province is scheduled to start next month. Malaita Province sports youth development officer, Danny Belo said six centres will be participating in the Iumi Play League, they are Koa in West Kwara’ae, Aimela in Central Kwara’ae, Auki, Ambu, Alota and…
SOLOMON Islands football star Raphael Lea’i played his second match for FK Velež Mostar in the starting team in a game against FK Sarajevo. It was a significant milestone for the 19-year-old as he played the entire 90 minutes, marking his first full match as a professional player in Europe. Despite the unfavorable outcome for…