SIFF fills three key positions By CROFTON UTUKANA THE Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has filled three very important positions in their office this week. SIFF formally appointed Leonard Paia as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eddie Rukumana as its new Youth Development Officer (YDO) and Robert Sulimae as a new Referee Development Officer…
THE newly appointed Football Youth Development Officer (YDO) Eddie Rukumana vows do his best and deliver his responsibilities and YDO. Rukumana uttered this during his first press conference with the local media yesterday shortly after receiving his official appointment as YDO for the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) on Monday this week. “I know the…
THE futsal wonder kid, Rapael Lea’i will soon join his colleague players for the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Futsal challenge currently underway in Honiara. Solympics head coach Stanley Puairana confirmed this to Star Sports in an interview. “Raphael is current on holiday thus he was unable to play with us in our matches. “But…
SIPA challenge enters day three By CROFTON UTUKANA THE Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) sponsored national futsal challenge will resume at the Multipurpose Hall at 10am today. Six exciting matches are lined up for day three of the competition. Real Kakamora and Vania will open today’s battle at 10am to be followed by KOSSA up…
Western Province surfers based at Paeloge in West Gizo, Western Province want surfing to be included in the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands as one of the sports to be played at the event. A surfing athlete Junior Ben said this would allow the local surfers to participate and showcase their skills. “I want…
THE Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) futsal challenge kicked off on Monday with stunning performances displayed by the 12 participating teams vying for the most coveted prizes up for grabs. Koloale FC was the first team who picked up their first three points over Vania FC with a narrow 3-2 victory in the opening match…
SIFF set training and tour program By CROFTON UTUKANA The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has drawn up a preparation training plan and tour program for the national U-17 men’s football team for next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru. The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Media Officer Simon Abana confirmed this to Star…
DEFENDING Telekom S-League (TSL) champions, Solomon Warriors FC has made an impressive start in the second round of the 2018 and 2019 TSL season. Warriors defeated one of their top rivals, Western United FC 4-0 at the Lawson Tama Stadium on Saturday to give them 19 points. Leading goal scorer, Kency Tangis was again on…
PLAYING in an airfield since he was a kid due to lack of proper soccer pitch has inspired a local lad from Kekehe in Munda, Western Province to work hard. Young Clenty Lamupio joined four other Royal Football Academy players currently on their two weeks tour to United Kingdom to play alongside players from Australia,…
SOLOMON Islands National Bodybuilding Federation (SINBF) is ready to host the National Body building & Physique championship at the Multipurpose Hall, this weekend. Vice president of the Solomon Islands National Bodybuilding Federation (SINBF), Dickson Kae confirmed to Star Sports that local bodybuilders vying to compete in the national championship are all prepared and are looking…