Raphael Lea’i, the young football star from the Solomon Islands, has been making headlines since signing his first professional contract in Europe with FK Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite coming off the bench in all his matches, Lea’i has been making a positive impact on the field, and his recent appearance against ŽeljezničarContinue reading “More minutes for Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i in European football as Velež loses to Željezničar in Bosnian Premier League”
Category Archives: Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Waneagu’s Ronnie Mani departs for Australia
The Waneagu United Football Club recently announced the departure of one of their star players, Ronnie Mani Butala. In a social media post, the club wished Ronnie the best of luck in his new endeavour as he moves on to join the Seasonal Workers Program in Australia. He is expected to be away for theContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Waneagu’s Ronnie Mani departs for Australia”
Telekom S-League: Instant impact for Ali Mekawir as Waneagu gets strong win over Kossa in first matchday
Ali Mekawir‘s return to Waneagu United had an instant impact as he helped his team secure a 2-0 win over Kossa in the opening match of the new season of the Telekom S-League. The Solomon Islands international notched a goal in his first game back with his former club, showcasing his quality and demonstrating whyContinue reading “Telekom S-League: Instant impact for Ali Mekawir as Waneagu gets strong win over Kossa in first matchday”
‘The Panther’ Sipakana scores his first goal for Solomon Warriors
Jaygray Sipakana made an instant impact on his debut for Solomon Warriors, scoring his first goal for the team in their season-opening 4-3 win over Southern United. The former Nadi and Real Kakamora striker’s goal was the third for Warriors and proved to be a vital one in securing the win. Sipakana’s arrival is aContinue reading “‘The Panther’ Sipakana scores his first goal for Solomon Warriors”
Solomon Islands: Telekom S-League 2023/24 kicks-off
The Telekom S-League, Solomon Islands’ top-tier league, kicked off its new season with an exciting weekend of football in Honiara. Defending champions Solomon Warriors faced off against Southern United in a thrilling match that saw them battle to confirm their first win of the season. The Warriors started the game strongly, and by the endContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Telekom S-League 2023/24 kicks-off”
Raphael Lea’i come as late substitute as FK Velež collects valuable three points in Bosnian Premier League
Raphael Lea’i and his team, FK Velež, secured a crucial 2-0 win over FK Borac in the m:tel Premier League on Monday, 1st April. Despite being subbed in only during injury time in the second half, the Solomon Islands’ star played his part in helping his team secure a valuable victory. FK Velež now sitsContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i come as late substitute as FK Velež collects valuable three points in Bosnian Premier League”
Kossa announces the addition of star midfielder Tutizama Tanito
Kossa, one of the most prominent football clubs in the Solomon Islands, has recently signed Tutizama Tanito, a star midfielder from the country. Tanito, who previously played for Henderson Eels, will reunite with his former coach Eddie Marahare at Kossa. Kossa finished second in the last edition of the Telekom S-League in Solomon Islands, theContinue reading “Kossa announces the addition of star midfielder Tutizama Tanito”
FK Velež Mostar loses in Bosnian Premier League as Raphael Lea’i comes as late substitute
Raphael Lea’i, the 19-year-old Solomon Islands football sensation, was subbed in during the 88th minute of play in FK Velež Mostar’s match against NK Široki Brijeg on Wednesday, 26th April. Unfortunately, Lea’i’s side could not secure an equaliser, resulting in a 1-0 loss while playing away from home. The match was a part of theContinue reading “FK Velež Mostar loses in Bosnian Premier League as Raphael Lea’i comes as late substitute”
Solomon Warriors vs. Hekari United international friendly is called off
The cancellation of the Solomon Warriors and Hekari United friendly matches has caused disappointment among football fans in the region. The matches were scheduled to be played on Monday, April 24th, and Wednesday, April 26th, at the Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. However, due to unforeseen travel issues for the Hekari United team, the matchesContinue reading “Solomon Warriors vs. Hekari United international friendly is called off”
Solomon Islands’ star Micah Lea’alafa puts a superb performance as he scores his second goal in Australia
Solomon Islands international Micah Lea’alafa put in a stunning performance for his club FK Beograd in their National Premier League (NPL) match against Adelaide City. The 31-year-old midfielder scored a sensational goal to level the game and later provided an assist for the third goal of his team, securing a crucial 3-1 win for FKContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Micah Lea’alafa puts a superb performance as he scores his second goal in Australia”
