Henderson Eels’ 19-year-old striker, Jimson Abana, has made a significant impact in his debut Telekom S-League match. After catching the eye during the OFC U19 Men’s Championship, where he represented the Solomon Islands, Abana has returned home with high aspirations. In the recent match at Lawson Tama Stadium, Abana scored his first goal for EelsContinue reading “Rising star Jimson Abana: the next ‘Big Thing’ for Henderson Eels and Solomon Islands football”
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Telekom S-League: Junior Fordney’s brace gives Central Coast impressive win over Henderson Eels
In a thrilling encounter between Central Coast and Henderson Eels in the Telekom S-League, it was the comeback led by striker Junior Fordney that stole the show. The match had plenty of twists and turns, keeping the fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The game started with an early breakthroughContinue reading “Telekom S-League: Junior Fordney’s brace gives Central Coast impressive win over Henderson Eels”
Telekom S-League: Solomon Warriors return to action with important win over strong Henderson Eels
The return of Solomon Warriors to the Telekom S-League in the Solomon Islands was met with great anticipation and excitement among football fans in the country. After their participation in the OFC Champions League, where they represented the Solomon Islands on a regional level, the team was back on home soil to regroup and resumeContinue reading “Telekom S-League: Solomon Warriors return to action with important win over strong Henderson Eels”
Henderson Eels announce key additions for the upcoming Telekom S-League season
Henderson Eels of Solomon Islands have made some exciting new signings for the upcoming season of the Telekom S-League, which is sure to make them a formidable team to watch out for. The club has confirmed that Waneagu United duo Paul Francis, winger of 18 years old and the 22-year-old striker Bobby Leslie, will beContinue reading “Henderson Eels announce key additions for the upcoming Telekom S-League season”
Leon Kofana gives up Nadi’s deal in Fiji; set to rejoin Henderson Eels
Things have changed rapidly for the Jetsetters: Solomon Islands’ defender Leon Kofana had agreed to terms with Nadi and was expected to stay in Fiji after playing in international friendly matches for his country. However, he made a late decision to return to Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. Kofana is not anymore playingContinue reading “Leon Kofana gives up Nadi’s deal in Fiji; set to rejoin Henderson Eels”
Solomon Islands international Leon Kofana set to move to Fijian Premier League
Leon Kofana, the Solomon Islands international defender, is set to join Fiji’s top-tier team, Nadi FC. The news was confirmed by the Nadi management, who have invited Kofana to join the team and he has accepted the offer. The player is currently training with the Solomon Islands national team in Honiara and is expected toContinue reading “Solomon Islands international Leon Kofana set to move to Fijian Premier League”
OFFICIAL: Raphael Lea’i signs professional contract in Europe
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”
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”
Solomon Islands: Telekom S-League is back to action
The most important football league of the Solomon Islands will return to action this weekend – 21st and 22nd Jan – after a postponement in the previous week. The reason for the delay was a paperwork issue between the Solomon Islands Football Federation and the Honiara City Council, body that administrates the national stadium LawsonContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Telekom S-League is back to action”
