Solomon Ports is the major sponsor of the newly formed Solomon Kings Football Club, which will participate in the inaugural OFC Pro League 2025/2026 Season.
The announcement was declared following the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week.
Under the agreement, Solomon Ports will provide SBD $1.5million in sponsorship for the club’s first season, which is scheduled to commence in January 2026.
The signing ceremony was held on Monday at the SIPA Head Office in Honiara, between Solomon Ports Chairman Mr. Moses Virivolomo , and Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) President Mr. Donald Marahare.
This partnership demonstrates Solomon Ports’ continued commitment to supporting the growth of football in the Solomon Islands and giving back to the community through sports.
Speaking during the ceremony, SIFF President Mr. Donald Marahare expressed his gratitude to the Solomon Ports Board, management, and staff for their support in helping the country’s first professional football club.
“This is a historic moment for football in the Solomon Islands. Solomon Ports has been a strong supporter of the game in the past, and this latest commitment will take football in our country to new heights.
“It is a positive and timely boost as we move into a new era of professional football,” Mr. Marahare said.
In response, SIPA Chairman Mr. Moses Virivolomo said the sponsorship reflects the Port’s responsibility to give back to the people of the Solomon Islands.
“Solomon Ports is owned by the people of Solomon Islands , and we recognize that football is deeply loved across our nation. “Supporting Solomon Kings FC is our way of contributing to nation-building through sport,” Mr. Virivolomo said.
He added that sport has the power to unite people from all walks of life: “We may have our differences, but through sport we can all come together and support our team.
“The Solomon Kings FC will carry our nation’s flag and hopes, and Solomon Ports wishes them all the best in this inaugural OFC Pro League season.”
– Solomon Ports Press
