It is now official, Raphael Lea’i is now a professional player! The Solomon Islands attacker has signed a deal with FK Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina first-tier division, making him the first senior player ever from Solomon Islands to sign a contract in European football. “Football club Velež Mostar informs all its members, fansContinue reading “OFFICIAL: Raphael Lea’i signs professional contract in Europe”
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Raphael Lea’i set to sign his first professional contract
Raphael Lea’i is one of the greatest talents Oceania football has ever produced, his meteoric rise came in the 2018 OFC U-16 championship when he scored a hattrick against New Zealand. He then went to the Wellington Phoenix Academy before returning to his homeland to play for the Henderson Eels. In the FIFA World CupContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i set to sign his first professional contract”
Europe: Raphael Lea’i displays superb performance and scores in his first friendly match
19-year-old star player from Solomon Islands Raphael Lea’i played his first friendly match this week in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The striker is currently under trials with the FK Velež Mostar, one of the most important clubs of Bosnian football. This Tuesday (24th Jan) Velež Mostar played the Croatian side NK Neretvanac Opuzen, a teamContinue reading “Europe: Raphael Lea’i displays superb performance and scores in his first friendly match”
Raphael Lea’i close to deal in Europe
The starlet Raphael Lea’i is currently in Europe pursuing his dream to turn into a professional footballer – as reported by Oceania Football Center during the week. It was known the player was set to have a trial in Turkey, as mentioned in interview to Henderson Eels’ chairman, but it was revelead by FK VeležContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i close to deal in Europe”
Raphael Lea’i arrives in Europe; new details about his possible deal
Raphael Lea’i is having another very good chance – maybe the best of all he had – to sign professional deal – as recently explained by Oceania Football Center. The young striker from Solomon Islands already landed in Bosnia and Herzegovina and joined 1st-tier club FK Velež Mostar for a period of trainings – Lea’iContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i arrives in Europe; new details about his possible deal”
Raphael Lea’i on trial with European professional club
Raphael Lea’i is on his way to Europe. It has been reported that the 19-year-old Solomon Islands’ rising star will spend two months training with FK Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina before going on trial with top flight club in Turkey, Alanyaspor. If successful, he will sign his first professional contract. YouTube: Oceania FootballContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i on trial with European professional club”
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