National men’s squad wins opener in Qatar THE country’s national men’s team has made a positive start to their World Cup Qualifiers with an opening 2-0 win over Cook Islands in Qatar yesterday morning. First half goals by Atkin Kaua and Alvin Hou were enough to seal victory and register the first three points. Atkin…
THE Pacific Games is not just two weeks of sporting event but it is a catalyst of development projects in the country. This was according to the Chairman of the National Hosting Authority (NHA), Dr Jimmie Rodgers. Dr Rodgers was responding to criticism from the public that money going towards the Pacific Games should be…
The Solomon Islands most capped international player and former inspirational captain Henry Fa’arodo Junior is optimistic the current national team can proceed in the next stage in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Oceania qualifier. Fa’arodo shared his thoughts with the Solomon island Football Federation (SIFF) media officer Simon Abana in a chat via zoom, yesterday.…
THE Grand Hamad Stadium is set to host a historic first-ever Oceania qualifier outside of the Oceania region as Solomon Islands and Cook Islands get the FIFA World Cup 2022 Oceania qualifiers underway in the Group A opener on Thursday local time in Doha, Qatar. Solomon Islands, ranked second in the region are favourites against…
NSC will inherit and manage all facilities as a key legacy of Sol2023 The National Hosting Authority (NHA) has extended its arm to support the capacity building of the National Sports Council (NSC) as the main body established by the Solomon Islands Government purposely to support the development of sports in the country. This follows…
PG23 groundwork drivers economic activity, growth Uninformed calls for the delay of the 2023 Pacific Games will not turn back the National Government since the Games preparation is the single largest catalyst that is driving economic activity at this point in time for the country. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the assurance on Friday to…
NATIONAL men’s football team coach, Felipe Arango has applauded the team’s young players for stepping up during their recent three friendly matches in Brisbane, Australia. Felipe told media in a zoom interview describing the young talents’ performance as ‘impressive.’ He was responding to questions asked on how the young players are coping with the level…
THE first sports facility for the Pacific Games 2023 is scheduled to be completed and handed over to the Government next month. Followed by a number of sporting facilities. This was revealed by the National Hosting Authority (NHA) Chairman Dr Jimmie Rodgers in yesterday’s talk-back show program. Dr Rodgers said these facilities will be handed…
Kossa football club has wish two of its team members, Gagame Feni and Joses Nawo all the best ahead of the 2022 FIFA World cup qualifier in Qatar. In a statement shared by the Kossa football club media its via face book page on Sunday said; “Kossa football club would like to wish our two…
Javin Wae likely to miss opening match in Qatar YOUNG defender Javin Wae is most likely to miss the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition next week. Wae sustained an ankle injury during the team’s final friendly match against Lions FC early this week. National men’s football team coach,…