Solomon Islands rising star Raphael Le’ai is one of the biggest prospects from Oceania. The 16-year-old forward still has a long way to go as a footballer but his talent make us thinking about how far he can go. Le’ai has a very impressive career for a 16-year-old player: he led his team in 2018Continue reading “How far can Raphael Le’ai go?”
Category Archives: Solomon Islands
U17 National Team makes Solomon Islands proud
The year is 2018 and Solomon Islands are ready to host the U16 OFC Championship at its main venue, the Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. The expectations of the local team are high: would it be possible for the Solomon Islands boys to qualify for their country for the first football FIFA tournament ever? TheContinue reading “U17 National Team makes Solomon Islands proud”
Micah Lea’alafa: football, futsal and foreign interested clubs
It is already known that 29-year-old forward Micah Lea’alafa is back to Solomon Islands after leaving Maritzburg United from South Africa. He is currently a free agent and there is speculation about the next step of his career as a footballer. The Solomon Islands international played only eleven matches in the 2019-20 ABSA Premiership –Continue reading “Micah Lea’alafa: football, futsal and foreign interested clubs”
Lea’alafa and Le’ai: present and future of Solomon Islands National Team attack
Football has been played around the world for around a century; the game is changing and evolving from generation to generation, and new characteristics are being introduced by new players, coaches and all those involved in the creation of the sport. It is a must to always prepare the younger generations to perform more andContinue reading “Lea’alafa and Le’ai: present and future of Solomon Islands National Team attack”
Leon Kofana: ready for a professional contract
One of Solomon Islands’ most promising footballers seems ready for a full professional opportunity abroad, the strong defender Leon Kofana just celebrated his 18th birthday and, alongside other key players such as Raphael Lea’i and Charles Mani, Kofana seems to belong to a golden generation of footballers who will come to the football-mad Solomon Islands.Continue reading “Leon Kofana: ready for a professional contract”
Solomon Islands’ Javin Wae signs with Basi Futbol
Solomon Islands’ youngster Javin Wae signed a contract with Basi Futbol Agency. The 17-year-old player joins his countrymen Raphael Lea’i and Leon Kofana that also have their careers manages by Basi. Wae is a talented and versatile player who can play both as a defensive midfielder and as a defender. He played all Solomon IslandsContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Javin Wae signs with Basi Futbol”
Solomon Islands: women’s league close to become a reality
Solomon Islands are very close to have a women’s football league. Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) president William Lai revealed that a proposed league is set to begin in July once football tournaments are cleared to resume in the country. According to Lai, the league must consist of eight to ten teams. The women’s leagueContinue reading “Solomon Islands: women’s league close to become a reality”
The adventure of Elliot Ragomo in Brazilian professional futsal
Solomon Islands are impressive when it comes to futsal – the Kurukuru have already taken part in three FIFA Futsal World Cups and will travel to Lithuania in 2021 to represent OFC at the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, where they will play in the fourth consecutive competition at world level. With Elliot Ragomo asContinue reading “The adventure of Elliot Ragomo in Brazilian professional futsal”
New futsal court for Solomon Islands
The lack of facilities is a real problem for Solomon Islands futsal. Although Solomon Islands is the most successful futsal country in Oceania, statements about the poor quality of futsal courts and training grounds in this country are very common. In order to develop the game in the country, it was clear that SIFF andContinue reading “New futsal court for Solomon Islands”
Bugotu Senior League kicks-off in Solomon Islands
Bugotu Football Association’s Senior League kicks-off in Solomon Islands. The official season opener took place on this Sunday at Duddley Tuti College at Isabel Province. Ten teams are going to fight for the title this year Kalenga FC, Duddley Tuti College FC, Tasina FC, Jevula FC, Kamaru FC, Sana FC, Mafi FC, Green Bay FC,Continue reading “Bugotu Senior League kicks-off in Solomon Islands”
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