Solomon Islands did not perform well and lost to Paraguay by 7-0. The Islanders had more ball possession (55%) but only had one shot on target during the whole game. Oceania Football Center goes deeper to bring an analysis about the Bonitos campaign in U17 World Cup. The first thing that needs to be pointedContinue reading “Solomon Islands U17: a performance analysis”
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Many mistakes for Solomon Islands in a heavy defeat for Paraguay
Solomon Islands made history qualifying for the U17 World Cup held in Brazil this year – we all know this would be a hard challenge for the young men from the Pacific Islands to face teams with much more experience in the world stage. Their first match in the tournament against Italy gave a clearContinue reading “Many mistakes for Solomon Islands in a heavy defeat for Paraguay”
Solomon Islands vs Paraguay – Preview
Despite losing to Italy by 5-0 in the debut, Solomon Islands showed some positive things in the opening match and comes to this game very focused on facing Paraguay in a good level. Paraguay drew with Mexico in the first round of the group stage and now they are looking for a win to comeContinue reading “Solomon Islands vs Paraguay – Preview”
Nigel Dabinyaba joins Malaita Kingz in Telekom S-League
Very important news for the Solomon Islands top tier – Telekom S-League – were released today: the prominent Papua New Guinean international Nigel Dabinyaba is set to join Malaita Kingz for the second round of the S-League. Dabinyaba will join the also Papua New Guinean internationals Emmanuel Simon and Michael Foster in the team coachedContinue reading “Nigel Dabinyaba joins Malaita Kingz in Telekom S-League”
Welcome to World Stage, Solomon Islands!
Solomon Islands just made their debut at world stage of football; previously the islanders were well represented by the Kurukuru at FIFA Futsal World Cup and for the Bilikiki at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Their first time in a football tournament was surely a moment to remember for two reasons: a proud moment forContinue reading “Welcome to World Stage, Solomon Islands!”
S-League – Weekend Review
KOSSA VS ISABEL UNITED (POSTPONED) Just like last weekend against Malaita Kingz, Kossa match was postponed because they have eight players and their head coach currently representing Solomon Islands National Teams. LAUGU UNITED 0-5 SOLOMON WARRIORS Solomon Warriors beat Laugu United by 5-0 and is the new leader of Telekom S-League overcoming Henderson Eels withContinue reading “S-League – Weekend Review”
U17 World Cup: When a dream comes true for Solomon Islands
Despite having some international tradition in futsal, Solomon Islands does not have a big relevance in football at international level, but this young talented generation can bring some glory to the country. The U17 National Team already made history by qualifying for 2019 U17 FIFA World Cup. Now they have the opportunity of their livesContinue reading “U17 World Cup: When a dream comes true for Solomon Islands”
2019 Telekom S-League – Weekend Preview
Last week Solomon Warriors won Henderson Eels and set fire on the title race. Guadalcanal and Real Kakamora remain on bottom and the other teams are tangled in the middle of the table. This weekend can be a season changer because Eels is on a bye and Warriors will play its seventh match in thsContinue reading “2019 Telekom S-League – Weekend Preview”
Solympics: so close to the dream
Solomon Islands football was very close to 2020 Olympics after beating Vanuatu by 1-0 in OFC Olympic Qualifier’s and advancing through the final. Players and staff were very confident and dreaming about the possibility of representing their country in Japan next year before facing New Zealand. The semifinal against Vanuatu was a difficult test forContinue reading “Solympics: so close to the dream”
Telekom S-League – Weekend Review
MALAITA KINGZ vs KOSSA (POSTPONED) Telekom S-League regulation stands that a team can ask for a match postponement if they have five or more players called up for National Teams. Kossa has eight players and their head coach currently representing Solomon Islands. Malaita Kingz protested to have the game played on the marked day butContinue reading “Telekom S-League – Weekend Review”
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