Gov’t plans to build sport & social infrastructure in provinces

THE National Government is planning to build sport and social infrastructures in provinces. That’s according to Deputy Prime Minister Honourable, Manasseh Maelanga when speaking during the Isabel 2nd Appointed Day three weeks ago at Panatina SINU Cultural Village east Honiara. “The national government would like to see such sporting infrastructures and other social infrastructure to…

Squad departs for Asia Tour

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 ends OFC campaign

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…

Micah says goodbye to national team

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…

Do’oro China bound

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)…

Egeta happy to be back

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.…