COVID-19 pandemics forces one more major sport tournament to be postponed; and it will directly affect Solomon Islands most succesful sport. The FIFA Futsal World Cup that was scheduled to take place this year was postponed by FIFA to 2021. “The Bureau of the FIFA Council made the decision to following a thorough assessment ofContinue reading “Kurukuru will need to wait: FIFA Futsal World is postponed”
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Solomon Islands provisional squad for Futsal World Cup is released
Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has released the 19-men provisional squad for 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup that will be held in Lithuania. All these players are going to start training together at the Multi-purpose Hall in Honiara. Francis Lafai will be in charge of the national side in the absence of Brazilian Australian basedContinue reading “Solomon Islands provisional squad for Futsal World Cup is released”
Lea’alafa and Mana called for Kurukuru’s provisional squad for 2020 Futsal World Cup
Solomon Islands have already started their preparation for 2020 Futsal World Cup that will be held in Lithuania. According to Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) a 19-men list will be released soon as a Solomon Islands National Futsal Team’s provisional squad for the World Cup. Despite we do not have the full list yet, theContinue reading “Lea’alafa and Mana called for Kurukuru’s provisional squad for 2020 Futsal World Cup”
Benjamin Mana: a new talent for Solomon Islands futsal
The 2020 SIPA Futsal Champions League is over as Marist has beaten KF Gold in the final by 7-4. However there is a very important story coming from the third place match that must be pointed. Current OFC Futsal Champions League winners Kooline FC faced Mataks in the third place match and the final scoreContinue reading “Benjamin Mana: a new talent for Solomon Islands futsal”
What’s next on Micah Lea’alafa career?
After leaving the South African side Maritzburg United, one of the most important players of Solomon Islands currently is on stand-by. Micah Lea’alafa is back to his home country after his first full-professional adventure in South Africa. The forward suffered with injuries during his period in Maritzburg and could turn into a major piece ofContinue reading “What’s next on Micah Lea’alafa career?”
Anthony Talo set to take a break from international duties
Recently, the Solomon Islands star goalkeeper Anthony Talo talked to Oceania Football Center regarding the next steps of his career in football and futsal. The player who almost represented Hekari United at OFC Champions League 2020, informed he is going to take a break on international duties after the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2020, toContinue reading “Anthony Talo set to take a break from international duties”
Will Micah Lea’alafa play 2020 Futsal World Cup?
It was recently reported by media that Solomon Islands international Micah Lea’alafa returned to his homeland after leaving Maritzburg United from South Africa. Lea’alafa is currently facing some problems with injuries but there is no doubts that he is one of the most talented players from Solomon Islands. He has a indisputable quality at 11-a-sideContinue reading “Will Micah Lea’alafa play 2020 Futsal World Cup?”
Solomon Islands: new year, new World Cup!
Solomon Islands had the taste to be for the first time in a FIFA football competition in the past year, when they played the FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil. Despite losing all three matches they played in group stage, for the first-timers it was a especial moment. The team led by Charles Mani, LeonContinue reading “Solomon Islands: new year, new World Cup!”
A marvelous year for futsal in Solomon Islands
The year of 2019 was something special for Futsal in Oceania, specially for one country: The Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands National Futsal Team, also known as Kurukuru won OFC Futsal Nations Cup for the sixth time ever to qualify for 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup that will be held in Lithuania. It might have beenContinue reading “A marvelous year for futsal in Solomon Islands”
James Egeta: putting a smile in Solomon Islanders face
James Egeta is an important players of Solomon Islands National Futsal Team. The 29 years old player already played three Futsal World Cups (2008, 2012 and 2016) and will probably play his fourth in 2020. He started his career more than ten years ago and he played his first Futsal World Cup with just 18Continue reading “James Egeta: putting a smile in Solomon Islanders face”
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