In a groundbreaking move for Solomon Islands football, Ileen Pegi has become the first female footballer from the nation to sign with an overseas club. At 31, Pegi has joined AS Academy Féminine (ASAF) from New Caledonia, the former OFC Women’s Champions League winners. Pegi sees this as a significant opportunity, not only for herselfContinue reading “Ileen Pegi: a trailblazer for Solomon Islands women’s football”
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Solomon Islands football star Ileen Pegi goes to the history books
In a groundbreaking move for women’s football, Solomon Islands’ own Ileen Pegi has etched her name in history by becoming the first female footballer to secure an international transfer deal from Koloale FC to AS Feminine of New Caledonia, the current runners-up of the OFC Women’s Champions League. The info was confirmed by Solomon IslandsContinue reading “Solomon Islands football star Ileen Pegi goes to the history books”
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