From Commitment to Departure: John Orobulu’s sudden switch from Southern United to Rewa

John Orobulu, the talented 23-year-old striker from the Solomon Islands, has made headlines with his unexpected decision to join Rewa FC in Fiji, despite previously stating his commitment to Southern United FC in the Telekom S-League.

Initially, Orobulu had communicated to Southern United’s president, Baddley Alaha, that he would not accept Rewa’s offer and would remain with the Solomon Islands club for the remainder of the season. However, contrary to his earlier declaration, the player changed his mind, moved to Fiji, and made his debut for the Delta Tigers in their 1-1 draw against Suva last weekend.

The release of Orobulu’s International Transfer Certificate (ITC) by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) facilitated his transfer to Rewa. This development came as a surprise to team president Alaha, who had been assured by the player of his continued commitment to Southern United. In a statement to Oceania Football Center, Alaha expressed his astonishment at Orobulu’s departure, revealing that the player had left Honiara unexpectedly to join the Fijian side.

Oceania Football Center will seek further explanations from all parties involved to provide a comprehensive update on the situation. The reasons behind Orobulu’s change of heart remain unclear, and clarifications are needed to understand why the player left his former team after affirming his intention to stay.

Orobulu’s debut for Rewa has added a new chapter to his career, and his performance in the Digicel Fiji Premier League will be closely watched by Solomon Islands’ fans after his superb performances for both Southern United and Solomon Islands national team. As the story unfolds, further insights into the circumstances surrounding his transfer will be crucial in shedding light on this unexpected turn of events.