Solomon Islands national team player Micah Lea’alafa, a football legend from the Pacific nation, has confirmed his retirement from international football at the age of 32. The decision came as a surprise to many, especially considering Lea’alafa’s recent captaincy and impressive performances for his country. Coach Felipe Vega-Arango left Lea’alafa out of the squad forContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Legend Micah Lea’alafa retires from national team”
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Legend: Solomon Islands’ captain Micah Lea’alafa turns 32
Micah Lea’alafa, one of the best players ever coming from the Solomon Islands, celebrates his 32nd birthday today, June 1st. As the team captain of the national football team, he has made a significant impact on the sport in his country and has garnered admiration from his fellow teammates. The local legend also had representedContinue reading “Legend: Solomon Islands’ captain Micah Lea’alafa turns 32”
Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru defeated in second friendly match in Vietnam’s tour
In the second friendly match of their Asian Tour, the Vietnamese futsal team secured a resounding 5-0 victory over the Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru. This triumph came after Solomon Islands suffered another 5-0 loss in their first encounter with the local national team. However, the outcome of these friendly matches was not the primary objective forContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru defeated in second friendly match in Vietnam’s tour”
Solomon Islands goes down to Vietnam in first friendly match of Asian Tour
The Kurukuru had started their Asian Tour in Vietnam with a defeat to home side; the final result was 5-0 for the Vietnamese squad. Vietnam is placed 15 spots ahead of the Solomon Islands in the FIFA Futsal rankings. Both sides are preparing for the World Cup qualifications, the Pacific Islanders will contest for aContinue reading “Solomon Islands goes down to Vietnam in first friendly match of Asian Tour”
Solomon Islands: Kurukuru’s Calvin Do’oro signs professional contract with Chinese club
As spotted recently by Oceania Football Center in interview with the new Kurukuru‘s star Calvin Do’oro was close to grant a professional contract – and it did not take long to have the confirmation: Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) released a media statement confirming that the future destination of Do’oro is the Chinese Futsal SuperContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Kurukuru’s Calvin Do’oro signs professional contract with Chinese club”
Meet Calvin Do’oro: the new Kurukuru’s superstar
The Kurukuru, Solomon Islands national futsal team, is the powerhouse of the sport in the South Pacific; the likes of Elliot Ragomo, Anthony Talo and Jack Whitney always helped the national team to dominate the competitions of the region. Solomon Islands took part of four World Cups and they are hoping to take part ofContinue reading “Meet Calvin Do’oro: the new Kurukuru’s superstar”
Futsal: Solomon Islands announces squad for international friendly matches against Vietnam
The Solomon Islands Futsal national team, the Kurukuru, is set to embark on an exciting journey as they prepare for a series of international friendly matches against the Vietnam national futsal team. These matches, scheduled to take place on May 26th and May 27th in the vibrant capital city of Ho Chi Minh, are crucialContinue reading “Futsal: Solomon Islands announces squad for international friendly matches against Vietnam”
Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru are champions of Melanesian Futsal Cup
The Solomon Islands national futsal team, also known as the Kurukuru, emerged victorious in the recently held Melanesian Futsal Cup in Suva, Fiji. The Kurukuru dominated the tournament, winning all their matches and finishing at the top of the table in the group stage. In the grand final, Solomon Islands faced off against Vanuatu, whoContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru are champions of Melanesian Futsal Cup”
Solomon Islands: SIFF announces new Kurukuru’s head coach
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has announced the appointment of a new head coach for the national futsal team, Damon Shaw from England. Shaw will lead the team in the upcoming FIFA Futsal World Cup Qualifiers, and the SIFF is confident that he will bring his expertise and experience to the team. Shaw isContinue reading “Solomon Islands: SIFF announces new Kurukuru’s head coach”
Micah Lea’alafa returns to training as Kurukuru reset World Cup preparations in Honiara
If there was no COVID-19 we would be months away the fourth participation in a row of Solomon Islands at the world’s most important Futsal event: FIFA Futsal World Cup. As this does not match the reality, we can only state by now the Kurukuru resumed their preparations for the tournament that will be heldContinue reading “Micah Lea’alafa returns to training as Kurukuru reset World Cup preparations in Honiara”
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