PNG TRIUMPHANT

Solomon Islands has failed to qualify for the grand finals of the OFC Nations Cup after being edged by host Papua New Guinea (PNG) 2-1 last night at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. It was an equally fought match which saw both teams ended the first half with a 1-1 draw. PNG…

We can beat NZ

Toata remains optimistic HEAD coach Moses Toata says the national football team are capable of causing an upset in their final pool match against New Zealand in the OFC Nations Cup tonight in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Toata told Star Sports from PNG yesterday that it will be a crucial match for his side.…

HNA umpires refresher course set

The Honiara netball association (HNA) executive is organizing an umpires refresher course next week Monday June 6. The program will be held at the Solomon Post boardroom starting at 5pm. The HNA executive requests all current and new umpires to attend this course. The course is a very important refresher course in preparation for this…

Futsal matches postpone

THE 2016 Bulk Shop Futsal League matches for this week has been further postponed due to unavailability of Lawson Tama Stadium. Games official Machael Bate’e confirmed this to Star Sports yesterday.  “Our matches for this weekend has been postponed again due to maintenance work conducted at Lawson Tama,’’ Bate’e said. He said matches will be…

Uphill battle for Solo

Solomon Islands national men’s football team faces an uphill climb to get back on track for the second stage of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) following their 1-0 defeat to Fiji on Tuesday at the Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby. Solomon Islands chances now depend on the outcome of their match against favourites, New…

Western Turtle training squad

Western Province has named 28 football players for the Western Turtles training squad. The squad comprises of three goal keepers, 10 defenders, eight midfielders and seven forward players. These players were selected from the recently held Western Cup tournament in Gizo. The Western Turtles is one of the strong contenders of the previous Solomon Cup…