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”

2019 S-League – Weekend Preview

Malaita Kingz vs Kossa – Saturday 14:00 An enormous game for both teams. Kossa can jump for the 3rd position if they win with the added advantage of a game in hand – Adrian Mara will be at spotlight for Kossa after an impressive OFC Olymoic Qualifiers campaign for Solomon Islands. Malaita Kingz needs toContinue reading “2019 S-League – Weekend Preview”

Bilikiki ends participation at World Beach Games

The Solomon Islands Beach Soccer National Team participation in 2019 World Games is over. Bilikiki lost all three matches and finished as fourth place in Group B. World Beach Games is organized by the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and it was the first edition of the games, held in Doha (Qatar). Oceania hadContinue reading “Bilikiki ends participation at World Beach Games”

Batram to Alden: the Suri football family

Batram Suri had a great career as a footballer, playing in Oceanian countries like New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu for over twenty years. He has almost 50 caps for National Team and scored ten goals. He was one of the most proeminent Pacific Islands’ players during the 90s, being indicated for OceanianContinue reading “Batram to Alden: the Suri football family”

Henderson Eels remains 100% in S-League

The sixth round of 2019 S-League was played this weekend in Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara. Four matches were played and 15 goals were scored. Solomon Warriors didn’t play because they were on a bye this round. Let’s check what happened on each match! Henderson Eels 2-0 Real Kakamora After a 0-0 first half Hudson FelaniContinue reading “Henderson Eels remains 100% in S-League”

Two thrilling matches between Kurukuru and Futsalroos

Solomon Islands National Futsal Team faced higher ranked Australia twice this weekend in two breathtaking matches played in Sydney and Canberra. Kurukuru lost both games but really impressed people by pushing Futsalroos to their limit. In the first match, Kurukuru ended the first half leading by 2-1 with a fantastic performance but the hosts tookContinue reading “Two thrilling matches between Kurukuru and Futsalroos”

Keana’s dream: is it over or just postponed?

The dream of playing a FIFA World Cup is over for Maxwell Keana. He was ruled out of U17 squad just two weeks before Solomon Islands’ debut in the World Cup that’s going to be held in Brazil. The 17 years old midfielder failed to a medical test which the whole squad underwent in aContinue reading “Keana’s dream: is it over or just postponed?”