One of Solomon Islands’ most promising footballers seems ready for a full professional opportunity abroad, the strong defender Leon Kofana just celebrated his 18th birthday and, alongside other key players such as Raphael Lea’i and Charles Mani, Kofana seems to belong to a golden generation of footballers who will come to the football-mad Solomon Islands.Continue reading “Leon Kofana: ready for a professional contract”
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SIFF answers Konofilia’s harsh allegations of favoring in Molea Tigi’s assaulting case
Former Solomon Islands National Team player and current Royals Academy owner, Joel “Puia” Konofilia recently made some questions about the assaulting case involving Solomon Warriors’ Tigi Molea and Henderson Eels right back Derrick Taebo. As it is already known, Mr. Konofilia is facing a three-year ban from Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) for assaulting aContinue reading “SIFF answers Konofilia’s harsh allegations of favoring in Molea Tigi’s assaulting case”
Telekom S-League’s Golden Boot winner still not decided
It has been almost two months since Solomon Warriors was crowned the champions of 2019-20 Telekom S-League, the main football league from Solomon Islands. However there is no recent news about the final decision regarding the Golden Boot Award winner. It is already known that Henderson Eels’ Raphael Lea’i scored 24 goals and Tony KaltackContinue reading “Telekom S-League’s Golden Boot winner still not decided”
Reliance on ageing stars and foreign gamble main culprits of Lae’s OFC elimination
Just like domestic rivals Hekari United, Lae City blew a huge chance to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2020 OFC Champions League in Vanuatu in February, after a win, a draw and a defeat were not enough to see the side progress from Group B. The side, coached by Peter Gunemba, were unable toContinue reading “Reliance on ageing stars and foreign gamble main culprits of Lae’s OFC elimination”
Le’ai and Kofana arrive in Australia
Henderson Eels youngsters Raphael Le’ai and Leon Kofana arrived in Australia. Both players will be on trials with Melbourne Victory U23 squad for a week. Both players performed well in the group stage of 2020 OFC Champions League and now they are having a huge opportunity to show their talent. It is going to beContinue reading “Le’ai and Kofana arrive in Australia”
Eddie Marahare: satisfied with Eels’ performance in OFC Champions League
Henderson Eels had a good performance in 2020 OFC Champions League as they are now qualified for the knockout stage. However things were not so easy to the Solomon Islands side as forward Joses Nawo scored a goal in the 96th minute against Lautoka to give Henderson Eels a spot in the quarterfinals. It wasContinue reading “Eddie Marahare: satisfied with Eels’ performance in OFC Champions League”
Henderson Eels’ squad back to training
Henderson Eels’ squad had its first training session after qualifying for OFC Champions League quarterfinals on this weekend. Head coach Eddie Marahare confirmed that the trainings resumed today at SIFF Academy. The Solomon Islands side finished the Group B in the second position and now they are waiting for their opponents in the quarterfinals. TheContinue reading “Henderson Eels’ squad back to training”
Kennedy Watemae: we played hard until the final whistle blow
Henderson Eels made a historical comeback in their 3-2 win over Lautoka in Soccer City Stadium in Luganville, Vanuatu and a 22-year-old forward was very important for this achievement: Kennedy Watemae. The young player is at his first OFC Champions League appearence and scored the first goal after coming from the bench for his sideContinue reading “Kennedy Watemae: we played hard until the final whistle blow”
Lautoka surrender two-goal lead as Henderson Eels proceeds to knock-out stage
A fantastic game, full of drama and emotions that only football can provide took place in Luganville, Vanuatu. Lautoka and Henderson Eels played a true clash that for sure entertained the local crowd in Espíritu Santo island. Lautoka played a far better match than in their 7-0 defeat against Lae City, but still could notContinue reading “Lautoka surrender two-goal lead as Henderson Eels proceeds to knock-out stage”
Lautoka and Eels battle for their lives in OFC Champions League
The final matchday of the OFC Champions League – Group B is set to kick-off in Luganville, Vanuatu and the Fijian powerhouse Lautoka will hope to recover from their harsh defeat against Lae City to seal their spot in the knock-out stage of the regional tournament. Their challenge will not be easy as they willContinue reading “Lautoka and Eels battle for their lives in OFC Champions League”
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