Solomon Kings FC have taken further steps towards shaping their squad for the 2027 OFC Pro League season, retaining three Solomon Islands internationals in goalkeeper Phillip Mango and forwards Don Keana and Bobby Leslie. The announcements follow the confirmation that head coach Ben Cahn will remain in charge for another campaign, suggesting the club intendsContinue reading “Solomon Kings keep faith in familiar faces as Keana, Mango and Leslie sign on for 2027”
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Ben Cahn stays at Solomon Kings for 2027 as long-term Solomon Islands football project continues
Solomon Kings FC have confirmed that Ben Cahn will remain as head coach for the 2027 OFC Pro League season, securing continuity for the club as it prepares for its second campaign in Oceania’s professional football competition. The decision follows an encouraging but challenging inaugural season and comes as Cahn continues to lead the SolomonContinue reading “Ben Cahn stays at Solomon Kings for 2027 as long-term Solomon Islands football project continues”
IDC: Orobulu strikes twice as Ba crush Nadi and keep historic four-title dream alive
Solomon Islands international John Orobulu continued his remarkable scoring form in Fijian football with two goals in Ba FC’s convincing 3-0 victory over Nadi on Thursday, October 8, securing top spot in Group B of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship. The prolific striker needed just 26 seconds to open the scoring at HFC Bank StadiumContinue reading “IDC: Orobulu strikes twice as Ba crush Nadi and keep historic four-title dream alive”
From Royals to the courtroom: Konofilia’s legacy in Solomon Islands football under scrutiny ahead of sentencing
Moffat Konofilia’s contributions to Solomon Islands football have become a central part of his efforts to secure a favourable outcome in court, with the former national team player and current GHUPO Wantoks coach relying on his record in youth development as he awaits sentencing over his involvement in the November 2021 Honiara unrest. However, hisContinue reading “From Royals to the courtroom: Konofilia’s legacy in Solomon Islands football under scrutiny ahead of sentencing”
Leon Kofana set for S-League return with Malaita Kingz after spell away from the spotlight
Solomon Islands international defender Leon Kofana is set to return to the Telekom S-League with Malaita Kingz after completing his current futsal commitments with SALT Futsal Club. SALT confirmed directly to Oceania Football Center that Kofana is currently focused on futsal but will return to the outdoor game once the club finishes its Top 8Continue reading “Leon Kofana set for S-League return with Malaita Kingz after spell away from the spotlight”
Paul Francis to miss Nasinu’s IDC campaign after returning to Solomon Islands for Guadalcanal Championship
Nasinu will be without Solomon Islands attacker Paul Francis for the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship after the forward returned home to take part in the Guadalcanal Football Championship 2026 in Honiara. Francis is representing Eastern Frigates FC in the competition and has been handed the captain’s armband. Matches are being played at Lawson Tama Stadium,Continue reading “Paul Francis to miss Nasinu’s IDC campaign after returning to Solomon Islands for Guadalcanal Championship”
Unbeaten but out: Solomon Islands miss MSG Cup final while new Bonitos project shows signs of progress
Solomon Islands will not play in the final of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, but their elimination tells only part of the story of a tournament that offered several encouraging signs for Ben Cahn’s developing national-team project. The Bonitos completed the round-robin stage unbeaten, collecting six points from four matches and finishing only oneContinue reading “Unbeaten but out: Solomon Islands miss MSG Cup final while new Bonitos project shows signs of progress”
Three goals in three games, but Javin Wae wants Solomon Islands focused on the job against PNG
Javin Wae has become one of the most unexpected goalscoring figures of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup. A central defender by trade, the Solomon Islands captain has found the net in each of his country’s first three matches in Fiji, repeatedly appearing at decisive moments as the Bonitos have remained unbeaten heading into theirContinue reading “Three goals in three games, but Javin Wae wants Solomon Islands focused on the job against PNG”
From backlash to apology: PNG captain Daniel Joe apologises to Ben Aukwai after refereeing criticism
Solomon Islands FIFA referee Ben Aukwai has accepted a public apology from Papua New Guinea national team captain Daniel Joe following strong criticism of his performance in Fiji’s 2-0 victory over PNG at the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup. The criticism emerged after the match at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, where Fiji secured an importantContinue reading “From backlash to apology: PNG captain Daniel Joe apologises to Ben Aukwai after refereeing criticism”
Everything comes down to Suva as MSG Cup men’s final race reaches decisive last round
The round-robin stage of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup reaches its conclusion on Wednesday at HFC Bank Stadium, with Vanuatu already having completed their schedule and the other four Melanesian nations entering one final day that will determine who advances to Saturday’s grand final. After four rounds that have produced dramatic comebacks, late goalsContinue reading “Everything comes down to Suva as MSG Cup men’s final race reaches decisive last round”
