Representing a country by playing for National Football Team is surely one of the biggest goals of any footballer. This feeling was felt by Andrew Abba when he was finally called up again for Solomon Islands National Team after more than five years of absence. Fans always asked for Abba to have a chance inContinue reading “Andrew Abba pleased to represent Solomon Islands”
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Mohammad Rajani: Tonga football needs to grow
Mohammad Rajani is a born-Australian football player that represents Tonga at international level. The 20 years old winger is one of the many footballers with Tongan citizenship spread in other countries. He was discovered by Tongan Football Association when he was 11 years old “The coach of my club in Sydney (APIA Leichhardt) went toContinue reading “Mohammad Rajani: Tonga football needs to grow”
Kensi Tangis: striking for history
Kensi Tangis is one of the most prolific strikers in the Pacific Islands nowadays and he is living a bright moment in his career scoring lots of goals. He was the 2018-19 Solomon Islands S-League with 23 goals scored and he is currently leading the Golden Boot race in 2019-20 Port Vila Premier League withContinue reading “Kensi Tangis: striking for history”
Dennis Ifunaoa: the best is yet to come
Dennis Ifunaoa had an amazing season playing for Labasa in Fiji. The 27 years old player from Solomon Islands was a key player for Babasiga Lions in this unforgettable year in the history of the team. His international experience meant a lot for Labasa throughout the season specially in crunch times and big matches. IfunaoaContinue reading “Dennis Ifunaoa: the best is yet to come”
James Egeta: putting a smile in Solomon Islanders face
James Egeta is an important players of Solomon Islands National Futsal Team. The 29 years old player already played three Futsal World Cups (2008, 2012 and 2016) and will probably play his fourth in 2020. He started his career more than ten years ago and he played his first Futsal World Cup with just 18Continue reading “James Egeta: putting a smile in Solomon Islanders face”
Benny Hungai: the international farewell of a legend
Vanuatu finished the OFC Futsal Nations Cup in the 6th place. This may not be a result to be celebrated but this tournament will be always remembered with some good memories by the fans: it was the last international competition played by Benny Hungai. Hungai is greatest ni-van futsal player of all time. He isContinue reading “Benny Hungai: the international farewell of a legend”
Tommy Semmy: a story of a hardworker
To achieve success in any areas of our lives we really need to battle to reach the expectations we have. Although not always our efforts can guarantee us our aims, without trying the best we can we are surely not going to obtain what we are hoping for. The football world might be cruel forContinue reading “Tommy Semmy: a story of a hardworker”
Siotame Kubu: a hero’s tale
Siotame Kubu had an amazing year in Fijian football. The 25 years old forward was Labasa’s top scorer in 2019 with twelve goals and helped them to win two trophies through the year: Battle of the Giants in August and Inter-District Championship in October. It is Labasa’s best season ever and a successful campaign comesContinue reading “Siotame Kubu: a hero’s tale”
Jean-Philippe Saiko: making New Caledonia proud
🇫🇷 Lire en français ici New Caledonian football reached a lot of important achievements in the recent history of Oceania football: played their first FIFA tournament in the 2017 edition of U17 World Cup held India, reached the finals of OFC Nations Cup 2012 and the semifinals of the last edition in 2017, earned theContinue reading “Jean-Philippe Saiko: making New Caledonia proud”
George Stevenson: experience to help the Kurukuru
The dominance of Solomon Islands at continental level in Oceania is clear: the last three editions of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, the representant of OFC were the Kurukuru – winning all qualyfing tournaments in Oceania, taking the slot FIFA guarantees to OFC at the most important Futsal world event. Currently ranked 48th at FIFAContinue reading “George Stevenson: experience to help the Kurukuru”
