Japanese winger Kohei Matsumoto has commenced his journey back home, concluding a remarkable stint with the Telekom Super League (TSL) reigning champions, Solomon Warriors FC. His tenure with the club, which included participation in the TSL 2024 season and the recent Oceania Champions League (OCL24) in Tahiti, was marked by impressive performances and notable contributions.Continue reading “Solomon Islands: Warriors’ Kohei Matsumoto departs home”
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Fijian star Roy Krishna extends contract in India amidst A-League speculations
In a significant boost for Odisha FC and their supporters, Fijian star Roy Krishna has committed to another year with the Indian Super League (ISL) club. The announcement quells recent speculations about Krishna’s potential return to the A-League in Australia, where he previously enjoyed considerable success with Wellington Phoenix. Odisha FC confirmed the extension, whichContinue reading “Fijian star Roy Krishna extends contract in India amidst A-League speculations”
Lautoka: the striking force of Sairusi Nalaubu is back
The formidable striker for Lautoka FC and the Fiji National Team, Sairusi Nalaubu, continues to affirm his status as a standout in local football. Despite a modest start in the Digicel Fiji Premier League this season, where he has scored three goals in nine matches, Nalaubu’s recent performances in the Fiji FACT tournament underscore hisContinue reading “Lautoka: the striking force of Sairusi Nalaubu is back”
Group stage completed; exciting semifinal showdowns await at Fiji FACT Tournament in Labasa
The excitement is building in Labasa as the semifinals of the traditional Fiji FACT (Fiji Football Association Cup Tournament) are set to take place next Saturday, 8th May, at Subrail Park. Following a thrilling group stage, which was also held at Subrail Park, the stage is set for two captivating semifinal clashes. The host team,Continue reading “Group stage completed; exciting semifinal showdowns await at Fiji FACT Tournament in Labasa”
Vanuatu Football Federation appoints Brazilian head coach to national team spot
The Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) announced the appointment of Juliano Schmeling from Brazil as the new head coach of the national senior football team – the news were confirmed by local media in Vanuatu. Schmeling, who brings a wealth of experience in both football and futsal, will also lend his expertise to the national futsalContinue reading “Vanuatu Football Federation appoints Brazilian head coach to national team spot”
Solomon Islands: SIFF bids farewell to esteemed coach Felipe Vega-Arango
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) along with the broader football community has paid tributes to Felipe Vega-Arango, the outgoing Head Coach of the National Team. A farewell dinner was hosted in his honor, marking the end of his renewed tenure as Head Coach, which he decided not to extend further. Vega-Arango’s journey with SIFFContinue reading “Solomon Islands: SIFF bids farewell to esteemed coach Felipe Vega-Arango”
Interview: Tongan women’s football pioneer Laveni Vaka signs professional contract in United States
The 22-year-old football star from Tonga Laveni Vaka signed a professional contract recently with Fort Lauderdale United FC in United States; the defender was drafted by Bay FC into the National Women’s Soccer League, the most important club football league of United States, but recently left the newly-formed side to join another league; the USLContinue reading “Interview: Tongan women’s football pioneer Laveni Vaka signs professional contract in United States”
Solomon Islands’ football community shocked by Western Province’s star player Arnold Neboth death
Arnold Neboth, the standout striker for Western Tomoko during their triumphant 2020 Solomon Cup campaign, has passed away. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief from the Solomon Islands football community. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Neboth was a pivotal figure in the 2020 Solomon Cup, a tournamentContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ football community shocked by Western Province’s star player Arnold Neboth death”
Telekom S-League: James Naka takes on goalkeeper role in Juniper Tree’s narrow defeat to Waneagu
In the latest round of the Telekom S-League, – played this Saturday 25th May – the Solomon Islands premier league, seasoned forward and beach soccer legend James Naka displayed extraordinary versatility and commitment by stepping into the goalkeeper role for his team, Juniper Tree, during a narrow defeat to Waneagu United. The match ended withContinue reading “Telekom S-League: James Naka takes on goalkeeper role in Juniper Tree’s narrow defeat to Waneagu”
Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i to explore new opportunities as contract with Velež Mostar ends
Finally the Solomon Islands’ football star Raphael Lea’i will be able to return to club football as his contract with his former club FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to expire. The player was unable to join any football club unless a compensation fee could be paid to his parent club inContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i to explore new opportunities as contract with Velež Mostar ends”
