Raphael Lea’i, the football star from the Solomon Islands, has returned to his homeland to join his national team in preparation for the upcoming matches against Malaysia and Singapore in the Asian Tour. As the only professional player in the national team, Lea’i carries the weight of expectations and is seen as the biggest hopeContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i back in Honiara for trainings heading to Solomon Islands’ Asian Tour”
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Star Raphael Lea’i called up as Solomon Islands squad is announced for ‘Asian Tour’
The Solomon Islands national football team has announced its squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Malaysia and Singapore, scheduled to be played in Asia on June 14th and 18th respectively. The squad features a mix of local talent and foreign-based players, including the young prodigy Raphael Lea’i, who is the lone professional player inContinue reading “Star Raphael Lea’i called up as Solomon Islands squad is announced for ‘Asian Tour’”
Legend: Solomon Islands’ captain Micah Lea’alafa turns 32
Micah Lea’alafa, one of the best players ever coming from the Solomon Islands, celebrates his 32nd birthday today, June 1st. As the team captain of the national football team, he has made a significant impact on the sport in his country and has garnered admiration from his fellow teammates. The local legend also had representedContinue reading “Legend: Solomon Islands’ captain Micah Lea’alafa turns 32”
Suva: Pacific Islands’ strength will be missed as Saniel, Soromon and Tahioa will not be available for Fiji FACT
Suva football club is set to face a significant setback in the upcoming Fiji FACT tournament as they will be missing the services of three key players from the Pacific island nations of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. The absence of Alex Saniel and Azariah Soromon from Vanuatu, as well as Marlon Tahioa from theContinue reading “Suva: Pacific Islands’ strength will be missed as Saniel, Soromon and Tahioa will not be available for Fiji FACT”
Telekom S-League: Solomon Warriors return to action with important win over strong Henderson Eels
The return of Solomon Warriors to the Telekom S-League in the Solomon Islands was met with great anticipation and excitement among football fans in the country. After their participation in the OFC Champions League, where they represented the Solomon Islands on a regional level, the team was back on home soil to regroup and resumeContinue reading “Telekom S-League: Solomon Warriors return to action with important win over strong Henderson Eels”
Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i started in the final game of the season for Velež Mostar
In the final match of the season for 19-year-old Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i in the Bosnian and Herzegovina club Velež Mostar against HŠK Posušje, the stakes were high on the final matchday of the m:tel Premier League, the national league of Bosnia. Lea’i, earning his third start of the season, was eager to makeContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i started in the final game of the season for Velež Mostar”
Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru defeated in second friendly match in Vietnam’s tour
In the second friendly match of their Asian Tour, the Vietnamese futsal team secured a resounding 5-0 victory over the Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru. This triumph came after Solomon Islands suffered another 5-0 loss in their first encounter with the local national team. However, the outcome of these friendly matches was not the primary objective forContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru defeated in second friendly match in Vietnam’s tour”
Solomon Islands goes down to Vietnam in first friendly match of Asian Tour
The Kurukuru had started their Asian Tour in Vietnam with a defeat to home side; the final result was 5-0 for the Vietnamese squad. Vietnam is placed 15 spots ahead of the Solomon Islands in the FIFA Futsal rankings. Both sides are preparing for the World Cup qualifications, the Pacific Islanders will contest for aContinue reading “Solomon Islands goes down to Vietnam in first friendly match of Asian Tour”
Solomon Islands: Kurukuru’s Calvin Do’oro signs professional contract with Chinese club
As spotted recently by Oceania Football Center in interview with the new Kurukuru‘s star Calvin Do’oro was close to grant a professional contract – and it did not take long to have the confirmation: Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) released a media statement confirming that the future destination of Do’oro is the Chinese Futsal SuperContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Kurukuru’s Calvin Do’oro signs professional contract with Chinese club”
Meet Calvin Do’oro: the new Kurukuru’s superstar
The Kurukuru, Solomon Islands national futsal team, is the powerhouse of the sport in the South Pacific; the likes of Elliot Ragomo, Anthony Talo and Jack Whitney always helped the national team to dominate the competitions of the region. Solomon Islands took part of four World Cups and they are hoping to take part ofContinue reading “Meet Calvin Do’oro: the new Kurukuru’s superstar”
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