Rewa FC is gearing up for the highly anticipated Battle of Giants competition, bolstered by the addition of three international players from the Solomon Islands: Stanton Alick, Leon Kofana, and John Orobulu. The tournament, set to take place this weekend in Suva, promises to showcase Rewa’s reinforced lineup under the guidance of head coach RodickContinue reading “Solomon Islands power in service of Rewa’s Battle of Giants quest”
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Leon Kofana’s early retirement reversal: from a premature farewell to a decisive return to Rewa FC
Leon Kofana, the 22-year-old Solomon Islands star defender, recently made headlines when he went missing from his club, Rewa FC, after not returning to Fiji following the OFC Nations Cup in Port Vila, Vanuatu. His absence raised many questions as he missed two rounds of the Digicel Fiji Premier League. Initially, the reasons for Kofana’sContinue reading “Leon Kofana’s early retirement reversal: from a premature farewell to a decisive return to Rewa FC”
John Orobulu’s dramatic transfer explained: from Southern United to Rewa FC amidst controversy
John Orobulu’s transfer saga has become a notable case in the footballing circles of the Solomon Islands and Fiji. The 23-year-old forward, previously with Southern United in the Telekom S-League, made headlines when he carved a move to Fijian giants Rewa FC, despite initially indicating he would stay in the Solomon Islands to complete theContinue reading “John Orobulu’s dramatic transfer explained: from Southern United to Rewa FC amidst controversy”
From cane fields to Bula Boys captaincy: Gabriele Matanisiga talks about his experience at OFC Nations Cup
Gabriele Matanisiga, the 29-year-old Fijian defender currently playing for Wellington Olympic in New Zealand, shared his thoughts with Oceania Football Center on his journey, his performance in the OFC Nations Cup, and his experience in New Zealand. Matanisiga expressed immense pride in his role during the OFC Nations Cup, where Fiji secured a 4th placeContinue reading “From cane fields to Bula Boys captaincy: Gabriele Matanisiga talks about his experience at OFC Nations Cup”
Previewing an intense second half of the Telekom S-League season—who will come out on top?
The most intense title race in the history of the Telekom S-League so far is only heating up even further as five of the league’s total 12 sides are in serious contention to lay claim to the TSL championship trophy. Known powerhouses Central Coast and Solomon Warriors, perennial contenders Laugu and Waneagu United, and mostContinue reading “Previewing an intense second half of the Telekom S-League season—who will come out on top?”
“We gave away the game” says Solomon Islands’ Gordon Iro on New Caledonia’s decisive clash at OFC U19 Championship
Gordon Iro, the 19-year-old central defender from the Solomon Islands, has been a standout player for Real Kakamora in the Telekom S-League (TSL) and recently represented his country in the OFC Men’s U19 Championship. Despite his team’s valiant effort, Solomon Islands fell just short of qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile inContinue reading ““We gave away the game” says Solomon Islands’ Gordon Iro on New Caledonia’s decisive clash at OFC U19 Championship”
Real Kakamora duo shine in Solomon Islands’ U19 OFC Men’s Championship campaign
The U19 OFC Men’s Championship has been a stage for young talents to shine, and for the Solomon Islands, two standout players have emerged as key figures in their successful campaign. Gordon Iro and Paul Francis, both from Real Kakamora, have proven instrumental in their national team’s impressive performances. Defender Gordon Iro showcased his defensiveContinue reading “Real Kakamora duo shine in Solomon Islands’ U19 OFC Men’s Championship campaign”
Junior Fordney shines in debut for Labasa with decisive goal
Junior Fordney, the recent signing of Labasa FC, made an immediate impact by scoring the winning goal in a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Nadroga. The Solomon Islands international, who previously played for Central Coast FC back in his country and Nadi in the Digicel Fiji Premier League, couldn’t have asked for a better start withContinue reading “Junior Fordney shines in debut for Labasa with decisive goal”
Roy Krishna: Fiji’s Golden Boot winner and Oceania’s all-time top scorer
Fijian football star Roy Krishna has once again etched his name in the annals of football history. At 36 years old, Krishna has earned the prestigious Golden Boot award at the OFC Nations Cup, scoring five goals in five games for the Fiji National Team. His remarkable performance not only secured him this accolade butContinue reading “Roy Krishna: Fiji’s Golden Boot winner and Oceania’s all-time top scorer”
Real Kakamora’s Paul Francis the star player as Solomon Islands unveil squad for U19 OFC Men’s Championship
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming U19 OFC Men’s Championship, the Solomon Islands Football Federation has unveiled its squad, which will head to Apia, Samoa next month. Among the promising young talents, Real Kakamora’s star striker, Paul Francis, stands out as the player to watch. With his team currently leading the Telekom S-League, theContinue reading “Real Kakamora’s Paul Francis the star player as Solomon Islands unveil squad for U19 OFC Men’s Championship”
