The traditional Solomon Cup continued this Thursday with two thrilling games at Lawson Tama Stadium; the first match of the day saw the Kakamorans of Makira Ulawa to collect their second victory in a row in the tournament against Isabel Frigates. After a goalless first half, at the 59th minute of the game Philip PolancosContinue reading “Solomon Cup: Makira Ulawa collects another victory as Renbel Ibis celebrate late winner”
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Batram Suri: a legend coaching Renbel Ibis in Solomon Cup
One of the most important players from Solomon Islands in the 1990’s, Batram Suri is still involved with football as he became one of the best head coaches in the country. The 49-year-old legend has already coached clubs in Vanuatu and U-20 and U-23 National Teams from his homeland. Now, Suri is having a veryContinue reading “Batram Suri: a legend coaching Renbel Ibis in Solomon Cup”
Malaita Eagles and Western Tomoko share the spoils in Solomon Cup
The 2020 Solomon Cup reached its fifth day as two Group A games were contested his Wednesday. This matchday marked Temotu Warriors’ first win, while favourites Malaita Eagles and Western Tomoko shared the spoils at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. In the first clash of the day, Allen AuboContinue reading “Malaita Eagles and Western Tomoko share the spoils in Solomon Cup”
Solomon Cup: Malaita Eagles wins again and a late penalty gives Western Tomoko first victory
The third day of football of the prestigious Solomon Cup was full of emotions for the thousands of fans that filled the stands of Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. The current champions Malaita Eagles returned to the pitch to play this time Guadalacanal Hornerts while the most thrilling match of the day saw a lateContinue reading “Solomon Cup: Malaita Eagles wins again and a late penalty gives Western Tomoko first victory”
Makira Ulawa and Isabel Frigates register debut wins at Solomon Cup
One of the most traditional football tournaments of the Solomon Islands continued this Sunday in Honiara at Lawson Tama Stadium with the two debut matches of the Group B; Makira Ulawa smashed Renbel Ibis while the hosts Honiara Warriors suffered a heartbreaking defend in hands of Isabel Frigates. The first match saw the talented sideContinue reading “Makira Ulawa and Isabel Frigates register debut wins at Solomon Cup”
Seventeen players of Solomon Islands’ Royals Academy still stuck in England
Seventeen players of Royals Academy are still stuck in England waiting for an opportunity to go back home. According to Sun Sport, Solomon Islands’ government expects to bring these players back home in January. These young players are part of Royals’ project that took dozens of Solomon Islanders to England to train at Stars Academy.Continue reading “Seventeen players of Solomon Islands’ Royals Academy still stuck in England”
Solomon Cup kicks-off at Lawson Tama Stadium
The 2020 edition of the traditional Solomon Cup kicked-off this Saturday at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. Ten teams – one from each local football association – are battling for this important title. The opening game was a marvelous clash, consistent with the magnitude of this tournament. Western TomokoContinue reading “Solomon Cup kicks-off at Lawson Tama Stadium”
Raphael Le’ai: 50 goals as a senior player
The still only 17-year-old Solomon Islands football star Raphael Le’ai reached an impressive milestone in the past weekend when his side Henderson Eels draw against Central Coast by 1-1: the teenager scored his 50 goals a senior player. The youngster got recognition in Oceania after guiding his country to their first ever appearance in aContinue reading “Raphael Le’ai: 50 goals as a senior player”
Henderson Eels unable to beat Central Coast at Telekom S-League
The current top-tabled team of Solomon Islands’ S-League could not surpass the young squad of Central Coast FC. Led by important players such as Boni Pride and Anthony Talo, Henderson Eels scored first through the youngster Raphael Le’ai, but could not defend their lead until the final whistle. The newcomers in the national league CentralContinue reading “Henderson Eels unable to beat Central Coast at Telekom S-League”
Lea’alafa scores his first goal after returning to Solomon Warriors
One of the most highlighted players of Solomon Islands and Oceania made recently his return to senior football for Solomon Islands’ current national champions Solomon Warriors. Micah Lea’alafa had changed his mind – the player stated he would take a break from the game to Oceania Football Center – but the attacker decided to returnContinue reading “Lea’alafa scores his first goal after returning to Solomon Warriors”
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