Shalom Luani: two sports, one nation

Shalom Luani is one of the many National Football League (NFL) players with Polynesian blood. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa, the 25 years old was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of 2017 NFL Draft. His talent as an American Football player was discovered in 2009 when he was the MVPContinue reading “Shalom Luani: two sports, one nation”

TBT #03 – Forgotten heroes from Solomon Islands

In 2013 Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) was struggling financially and 2014 World Cup qualifier was coming to its end by that time. Solomon Islands was in the final stage alongside New Zealand, Tahiti and New Caledonia fighting for a spot in the Inter-confederation play-offs. The four teams should face each other twice in orderContinue reading “TBT #03 – Forgotten heroes from Solomon Islands”