In a groundbreaking move for women’s football, Solomon Islands’ own Ileen Pegi has etched her name in history by becoming the first female footballer to secure an international transfer deal from Koloale FC to AS Feminine of New Caledonia, the current runners-up of the OFC Women’s Champions League. The info was confirmed by Solomon IslandsContinue reading “Solomon Islands football star Ileen Pegi goes to the history books”
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Japanese Kohei Matsumoto debuts for Warriors as Telekom-S League 2024/25 starts in Solomon Islands
The new season of the most important football league of the Solomon Islands has started this weekend in Honiara. Six matches were played in Saturday (27th Apr) and Sunday (28th Apr) to kick-off the league that will once again count on 12 teams in the competition. One of the highlights of the weekend was inContinue reading “Japanese Kohei Matsumoto debuts for Warriors as Telekom-S League 2024/25 starts in Solomon Islands”
PNG: Kapuls’ Troy Dobbin leaves for Australia to join National Premier League side
It has been informed by PRK Gulf Komara FC from Port Moresby on its social media account that the attacker Troy Dobbin will leave the club to pursue overseas challenges in Australia. “Our very own KOMARA BLOOD Troy Dobbin left this Morning for Brisbane, Australia […] Troy was one of our junior players drafted intoContinue reading “PNG: Kapuls’ Troy Dobbin leaves for Australia to join National Premier League side”
Roy Krishna scores against his former team in Indian Super League semifinal first leg
The Fijian hero Roy Krishna continues to make waves in India; the 36-year-old striker put an impressive performance against his former team Mohun Bagan in Indian Super League semifinal to give his Odisha a slight advantage for the return match to be played in Kolkata. Krishna, that already was instrumental for his side to reachContinue reading “Roy Krishna scores against his former team in Indian Super League semifinal first leg”
Brian Kaltak’s Central Coast Mariners advances to AFC Cup grand final
Vanuatu’s international Brian Kaltak played all 90 minutes of the match of his Central Coast Mariners against FK Abdysh-Ata Kant in the second leg of the AFC Cup interzonal semi-final held in Gosford, Australia. His side had to fight hard to beat the Central Asian side, but ended up with a 3-0 victory that sealedContinue reading “Brian Kaltak’s Central Coast Mariners advances to AFC Cup grand final”
Roy Krishna shines in India to help Odisha proceed to Indian Super League semifinals
Fijian football superstar Roy Krishna continues to make his impact in India as he helped his side Odisha FC to reach the semifinal stage of the Indian Super League. Krishna is one of the best performes of his team so far in the season, scoring 12 goals in 23 matches – the second most inContinue reading “Roy Krishna shines in India to help Odisha proceed to Indian Super League semifinals”
Tongan football celebrates famous victory over Papua New Guinea as they finish second at U-16 OFC Men’s Championship – Qualifying Stage
Tonga’s victory over Papua New Guinea in the U-16 OFC Men’s Championship Qualifying Stage at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku’alofa, was more than just a win; it was a historic milestone for Tongan football. The 7-0 triumph not only showcased their potential but also highlighted the growing talent within the Tongan youth ranks. At the forefront ofContinue reading “Tongan football celebrates famous victory over Papua New Guinea as they finish second at U-16 OFC Men’s Championship – Qualifying Stage”
Raphael Lea’i is the hero for Solomon Islands with a late hattrick to beat PNG at MSG Prime Minister Cup opener
Solomon Islands’ superstar Raphael Lea’i was the hero for the Bonitos in their opener of MSG Prime Minister Cup against Papua New Guinea at Stade Numa Daly, Nouméa. Papua New Guinea, coming from a football crisis in home soil, had the opportunity to give a different view to local fans about the Kapuls. Despite beingContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i is the hero for Solomon Islands with a late hattrick to beat PNG at MSG Prime Minister Cup opener”
Brian Kaltak: Vanuatu’s football hero scores his first professional goal
In a historic moment for Vanuatu football, national team captain Brian Kaltak has notched his first professional goal for the Central Coast Mariners last week (Oct, 4th), marking a significant milestone in his career. The central defender made headlines with his impressive performance as the Mariners cruised to a commanding 9-1 victory over Stallions fromContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: Vanuatu’s football hero scores his first professional goal”
Solomon Islands futsal dominance comes to an end as New Zealand progress to OFC Futsal Nations Cup grand final
Oceania will have a new representative at the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup: the dominance of Solomon Islands came to an end as the Kurukuru were knocked-out of the OFC Futsal Nations Cup held in Auckland, New Zealand after a tough defeat against the home side. The Solomon Islanders were in the hunt for theirContinue reading “Solomon Islands futsal dominance comes to an end as New Zealand progress to OFC Futsal Nations Cup grand final”
