GHUPO FC head coach and former Solomon Islands international Moffat Joel Konofilia has been sentenced to seven months in prison after being convicted of unlawful assembly in connection with the November 2021 civil unrest in Honiara, bringing fresh uncertainty to his involvement in the Telekom S-League. The sentence was delivered by the Honiara Magistrates’ CourtContinue reading “GHUPO head coach Moffat Konofilia sentenced to seven months in prison over 2021 Honiara unrest”
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Moffat Konofilia backs young GHUPO squad for S-League title challenge despite rebuilding difficulties
GHUPO FC head coach Moffat Konofilia believes his young squad can compete for the SIFF S-League title despite losing several experienced players, while expressing concerns about refereeing standards and the challenges faced by his emerging talents in the Solomon Islands’ top division. In an exclusive interview with Oceania Football Center, Konofilia discussed his first seasonContinue reading “Moffat Konofilia backs young GHUPO squad for S-League title challenge despite rebuilding difficulties”
From Royals to the courtroom: Konofilia’s legacy in Solomon Islands football under scrutiny ahead of sentencing
Moffat Konofilia’s contributions to Solomon Islands football have become a central part of his efforts to secure a favourable outcome in court, with the former national team player and current GHUPO Wantoks coach relying on his record in youth development as he awaits sentencing over his involvement in the November 2021 Honiara unrest. However, hisContinue reading “From Royals to the courtroom: Konofilia’s legacy in Solomon Islands football under scrutiny ahead of sentencing”
Central Coast send major SIFF Super League warning with six-goal demolition of Ghupo Wantoks
Central Coast FC produced one of their most emphatic performances of the SIFF Super League season, sweeping aside third-placed Ghupo Wantoks 6-0 in a result that underlined just how dangerous the former national champions can still be. The match was effectively decided before the interval. Central Coast overwhelmed Ghupo from the opening stages and wentContinue reading “Central Coast send major SIFF Super League warning with six-goal demolition of Ghupo Wantoks”
Green Shield stay clear as KOSSA and Ghupo keep winning in error-strewn S-League weekend
Green Shield strengthened their position at the top of the Solomon Islands S-League with another victory at Lawson Tama Stadium, while KOSSA and Ghupo continued their own impressive runs in a weekend in which defensive and goalkeeping mistakes had a major influence on the results. Three completed fixtures produced three narrow victories on Saturday, withContinue reading “Green Shield stay clear as KOSSA and Ghupo keep winning in error-strewn S-League weekend”
Ghupo answer critics on the pitch as Green Shield keep marching in S-League
Ghupo FC produced one of the main talking points of the S-League weekend in Solomon Islands, defeating Laugu United 3-2 in a dramatic contest and giving fresh substance to the defence mounted by their supporters after recent criticism of the club. Wilfred Mani opened the scoring for Ghupo in the 24th minute before Steve MorrisContinue reading “Ghupo answer critics on the pitch as Green Shield keep marching in S-League”
From Royals to GHUPO: Moffat Konofilia returns to centre of Solomon Islands football amid fresh controversy
Joel Moffat Konofilia has returned to a prominent position in Solomon Islands football as head coach of GHUPO Wantoks FC, but an incident during the club’s recent S-League match against Green Shield has once again placed one of the country’s most controversial football figures under scrutiny. Video footage from the match on 15 August showsContinue reading “From Royals to GHUPO: Moffat Konofilia returns to centre of Solomon Islands football amid fresh controversy”
