The much-anticipated OFC U-16 Men’s Championship kicked off on Sunday afternoon in Honiara, drawing an enthusiastic crowd as local football fans turned out in numbers to witness the next generation of Pacific football talent. This is the first time the Solomon Islands has hosted the youth competition since 2018, when the national U-16 team, featuring…
The inaugural East Vella Cup 2025 is underway in the South East Vella constituency, Western Province, marking a historic milestone for sports development in the region. The opening round last week and this week delivered exciting football action, with Sinei Green FC edging past DeepDeep Green FC 1–0 in a tightly contested match. Niaro Red…
Fiji will be aiming for back-to-back qualification as the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship kicks off on Sunday in Honiara. Fueled by their second-place finish in Papeete, which secured a place in the 2025 U17 World Cup in Qatar, the Sunil Kumar-coached side will be looking to repeat the feat. “We know it will be challenging,…
Defending champions New Zealand will be aiming for their 11th title as the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship kicks off on Sunday in Honiara. Speaking during the pre-tournament press conference on Friday at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) headquarters, head coach Martin Bullock said, there will be more pressure on his young side due to…
The Solomon Islands is set to host Group A of the second round of the OFC Women’s World Cup qualifiers, following Friday’s draw in Auckland, New Zealand. The group will feature New Zealand, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and the winner of the Round One preliminary play-offs with the matches scheduled for February 27, March 2, and…
Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) has announced the appointment of Gloria Hong as the Chair Lady for the upcoming Melanesian Cup 2025. The announcement was made ahead of the competition in October. In a statement Baptiste Kelesi Executive Officer of SIBF confirmed the appointment. “We are proud to announce the appointment of Gloria Hong as the…
In a heart-warming show of community spirit, locally-owned company Bulk Shop has once again proven its commitment to nurturing young talent and building brighter futures. At the recent U10 Futsal tournament, Bulk Shop went beyond simply supporting the sport – they invested in the players’ education by awarding prizes of school materials in school bags…
Honiara holds a special place in Tahitian football history, having been the stage for Tahiti’s memorable OFC Nations Cup triumph in 2012 at Lawson Tama Stadium. Amongst the heroes of that victory was goalkeeper Mikael Roche, who stood tall between the sticks for the senior national team. Now 42, Roche has returned to Honiara, this…
Cook Islands are set to launch their campaign at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship, which kicks off this Sunday in Honiara. The team arrived on Wednesday at Henderson International Airport with a 25-member contingent, including 19 players and six officials. Speaking to the media upon arrival, head coach George Ellis said, the side is well-prepared…
OFC: A commanding 6-0 first half from New Caledonia set the stage for a dominant display, sealing a 9-0 win over the Solomon Islands in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 3rd Place Playoff. New Caledonia’s attacking talisman Kinë Hmaen produced a breathtaking individual performance, netting five first-half goals in a one-sided opening period. Hmaen…