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Solomon Islands’ youngster Alden Suri leads Scots College to glory in New Zealand

One of the most promising players from Solomon Islands, Alden Suri is beginning to show his talent abroad playing for Scots College from New Zealand as the 16-year-old left winger led his side to clinch Trevor Rigbsy Cup 2020 earlier this week.

Suri scored one goal and delivered an assist in Scots’ 3-2 win over St Patrick’s College in the tournament’s final. He was one of the top scorers of the tournament with ten goals but he received the Silver Boot Award because he delivered four assists – one less than the Golden Boot winner.

Suri was one of the best players of the tournament

Alden is in New Zealand on a scholarship so he divides his time between studying and training. Scots College is a traditional college in football as they hold a partnership with Wellington Phoenix Academy – one of the most important football academies from Oceania.

He also got good news for his future as Scots college decided to extend his scholarship for two more years which means that he is going to have more time to develop as a footballer and person in New Zealand: “Apart from playing soccer, my education is mostly equally important. If I can perform well in football I also want to prove myself academically. I also believe that elite footballers have a wealthy education background which completes a player,” said Suri to Sun Sport.

The young midfielder is son of legendary Batram Suri – one of the Solomon Islands’ greatest footballers ever. Alden also represented his country at FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Brazil last year. Oceania Football Center congratulate him for this accomplishment.

Telekom S-League: Solomon Warriors’ Tigi Molea back from suspension

Current Telekom S-League champions Solomon Warriors have good news for their next league clash against Laugu United as Tigi Molea is back after missing Warriors’ first six matches of the season due to suspension.

He was suspended for assaulting Henderson Eels’ full back Derrick Taebo in a clash between both clubs last season. His return is surely a major boost for the team as head coach William Omokirio will have the opportunity to count on him. Tigi Molea is expected to make his debut in the season against Laugu United on this Saturday.

Molea is ready to make his debut in 2020 Telekom S-League – *Telekom S-League Media*

Warriors are currently in the second position in the league with thirteen points – seven points behind league leaders Henderson Eels. You can check Telekom S-League’s standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Mobil Super Ligue: Hienghène retakes the top of the table as Magenta and Tiga Sport are unable to win

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The weekend of football in New Caledonia’s top-tier football league had some surprises; AS Lössi could hold AS Magenta to a draw – two rounds in a row Magenta is unable to win at Mobil Super Ligue – and the then leaders Tiga Sport also failled to capitalise on SC Ne Drehu at Stade Numa Daly. The round was very good for Hienghène Sport that retook the top of the table as they surpassed JS Baco at Stade de Hienghène; Horizon Patho is now third in the process tied in points with the two top-tabled Hienghène and Tiga.

AS Wetr collected a very important win over AS Mont-Dore that continues their bad moment in the national league. The impressive 4-0 win of Wetr put them now at the fifth place in the standings with the same number of points of SC Ne Drehu. Germain Haewegene scored his goal of number nine in the league in this clash – the top scorer of the league so far.

Jeremy Jeno scored for AS Magenta first in the second match of the Saturday, but Anthony Timoteo was able to find an equaliser for AS Lössi. In Maré, at the Stade de la Roche, also on Saturday Horizon Patho continued their impressive season winning AS Kunié by 3-0; goals scored by Paul Ngaiohny, Yoan Bearuné and Luc Andre Washetine. To complete the matches of the Saturday, Hienghène confirmed their favouritism in the derby of the north against Koné-based side JS Baco by winning the visitors by 3-1.

AS Magenta was unable to beat AS Lössi – *MSL Media*

On Sunday at Stade Numa Daly, Richard Sele‘s goal was not enough for Tiga Sport as they suffered an equaliser from Lifou’s SC Ne Drehu. With the 1-1 draw, Tiga lost their first place in the run, but they continued tied in poits with the first placed Hienghène Sport – and also with Horizon Patho that is now ranked third.

You can check the updated standings of 2020 edition of Mobil Super Ligue by visiting the competition’s session in our website.

Cook Islands: Puaikura beat Titikaveka as Tupapa remain on top of the table

The sixth matchweek of Vans Premiership – the football league from the Cook Islands – was contested this weekend in the island and it was a very important week for Puaikura as they have beaten Titikaveka to reach the second position in the table.

Current league leaders Tupapa Maraerenga smashed Matavera by 4-0 with goals scored by Mii Joseph, Paavo Mustonen, Geoffrey Strickland and Teariki Tuteru to remain on top of the table with sixteen points in six games while Nikao Sokattak reached the fourth position by beating Avatiu by 3-0.

Tupapa Maraerenga (black and white) have beaten Matavera by 4-0 – *Tupapa Maraerenga Media*

The other match of the weekend was contested between Puaikura and Titikaveka and Puaikura won by 3-1. You can check the current Vans Premiership standings and results by clicking here.

Solomon Islands’ defender Ian Kula begins to prove himself in England

It is already known that young players from Solomon Islands are currently in England as they went to Europe as part of former Solomon Islands National Football Team player Joel Konofilia’s project called Royals Academy.

Some of these young players are already having opportunities in local clubs like Ian Kula. The young right back is currently playing for Langney Wanderers alongside with his countrymen Ali Mekawir. While Mekawir is scoring a good amount of goals this season, Kula is proving himself as a reliable defender.

Kula had an impressive performance in Wanderers’ last match against Eastbourne United in the First Round of FA Vase – a national cup for teams that are playing in 9th, 10th or 11th tier of English football. The young right back received the “Man of the Match Award” handed by Langney Wanderers’ sponsors.

Ian Kula (left) playing for Langney Wanderers

Kula and Mekawir are performing in a very good level in 2020-21 season and it would not be a surprise if they are called-up for Solomon Islands National Football Team soon.

Fiji FA confirms eight teams for 2020 Fiji FACT

The Fiji Football Association Cup Tournament – also known as Fiji FACT – is a traditional tournament held annually in Fiji since 1991. This year’s edition is going to be contested in November by all Vodafone Premier League’s eight teams.

It was initially announced that only six teams would play this year’s edition: the top five teams in the Vodafone Premier League standings plus Labasa. However, Fiji Football Association decided in a meeting held on this Saturday that all eight teams are going to play the tournament.

Current Fiji FACT champions Nadi will have the chance to defend their title – *Fiji FA Media*

Nadi are the current Fiji FACT champions as they have beaten Suva in the final clash by 2-1. You can check more information about last year’s edition by clicking here.

Rusiate Matarerega scores twice to lead Nadi against Nasinu in Vodafone Premier League

Nadi visited Nasinu at ANZ Stadium in the eleventh matchweek of Vodafone Premier League – the top-tier of Fijian football – on this Sunday and powerful striker Rusiate Matarerega was the hero of the day for the visitors.

Matarerega started the match on the bench. He came to the pitch in the 38th minute to replace Surjason Sami and he just needed four minutes to open the scoreboard for Nadi. Nasinu managed to equalize in the beginning of the second half but Matarerega found the net again in the 79th minute to put The Jetsetters ahead again. The last goal of the contest was netted by Napolioni Qasevakatini to seal Nadi’s 3-1 win over Nasinu.

Matarerega and his teammates are in the fourth position in Vodafone Premier League (VPL) with eighteen points in eleven matches. They are currently five points behind league leaders Rewa with three matches to go which means that The Jetsetters still have a slight chance to clinch the league title this year. You can check the current VPL standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Telekom S-League: Dennis Ifunaoa takes Warriors ahead against Isabel United

Current national champions Solomon Warriors faced Isabel United at Lawson Tama Stadiun on this Sunday in the seventh matchweek of 2020 Telekom S-League – the national football league from the Solomon Islands. It was a very special match for Warriors’ head coach William Omokirio as he had the opportunity to face his brother Gideon who coaches Isabel United.

This clash was a very tough one since the early minutes and the nil-nil draw remained until the second half when Dennis Ifunaoa took advantage from a ridiculous mistake by Isabel’s goalkeeper Harold Nauania to score his first goal in the season and to put Solomon Warriors ahead with a beautiful goal from the left wing in the beginning of the second half to give three points to his side.

Despite having beaten their opponents, Solomon Warriors still need to work hard to improve their performance level as they are not playing in the same level that they used to play last year. This victory pushed Warriors back to the second position in the league with thirteen points in six matches. You can check the current league standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Fiji: Suva back to Vodafone Premier League’s title race after smashing Navua

The eleventh matchweek of 2020 Vodafone Premier League was perfect for Suva. The Capital City Boys smashed Navua by 4-1 at ANZ Stadium and they are now only one point behind current league leaders Rewa.

Remueru Tekiate opened the scoreboard in the first half while Chirstopher Wasasala extended Suva’s lead in the beginning of the second half. The other two goals were netted by veteran Meli Codro to seal the 4-1 win.

Suva’s starting eleven against Navua – *Fiji FA Media*

Things got even better for Suva because their biggest rivals Rewa were defeated by Labasa at Ratu Cakobau Park which means that only one point separates both teams in the league table. Football fans still have a lot to expect from the current Vodafone Premier League season as Rewa and Suva will clash in the second to last matchweek of the season.

You can check the current Vodafone Premier League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Ilisoni Lolaivalu shines as Labasa surprise Rewa in Vodafone Premier League

Labasa surprised Rewa at Ratu Cakobau Park to grab three important points in the fight against relegation while Suva’s supporters are very happy with Rewa’s defeat in Vodafone Premier League’s eleventh matchweek.

Ilisoni Lolaivalu opened the scoreboard with a good header after a corner kick taken by Ashnil Raju in the 54th minute. Gabriele Matanisiga equalized for Rewa in the 68th minute but they did not have to celebrate as Lolaivalu scored again three minutes later to seal Labasa’s victory by 2-1.

Lolaivalu scored a brace in Labasa’s win over Rewa – *Fiji FA Media*

It was a very important result for Labasa as they are now six points ahead bottom placed team Navua with three matches to go which means that Babasiga Lions are almost free from relegation. On the other hand Rewa are still leading the league but now the team coached by Marika Rodu is just one point ahead Suva that are in he second position. You can check the current league standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.