The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has announced a 42-man extended training squad for the senior national team, aiming to prepare for crucial competitions in the latter half of 2024. The highlight of this announcement is the inclusion of national football icon Micah Lea’alafa. At 33 years old, Lea’alafa’s return to the national fold isContinue reading “Micah Lea’alafa returns: Solomon Islands announce extended training squad heading for upcoming international duties”
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Solomon Islands’ overseas-based stars went unnoticed for OFC Nations Cup call-up
Some surprising moves that has stirred significant debate among fans in Solomon Islands football community around the interim head coach Jacob Moli choices to overlook a host of well-known overseas-based players for the upcoming OFC Nations Cup. Instead, Moli has chosen to focus predominantly on players from the local Telekom S-League, a decision that couldContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ overseas-based stars went unnoticed for OFC Nations Cup call-up”
Micah Lea’alafa scores another in Australia
Solomon Islands’ international Micah Lea’alafa has been making waves in the Australian football scene, scoring his third goal of the season for his new club FK Beograd in the National Premier League (NPL) South Australia. The 31-year-old striker showed his skill and accuracy as he found the back of the net from a tight angle,Continue reading “Micah Lea’alafa scores another in Australia”
Solomon Islands captain Micah Lea’alafa set to sign for Australian outfit
Solomon Islands’ national team captain Micah Lea’alafa is set to join National Premier League – South Australia side FK Beograd in Adelaide. Beograd is coached by former Vanuatu Football Federation technical director Joshua James – the team also counts on Vanuatu’s national team midfielder Jared Clark. It was confirmed that Lea’alafa is set to signContinue reading “Solomon Islands captain Micah Lea’alafa set to sign for Australian outfit”
Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea clashed at the Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha, Qatar, for a place in the final of the World Cup qualifiers. In an eventful match, the Solomons secured the victory and advanced to meet New Zealand or Tahiti in the final. The first opportunity of the game came from Ati Kepo‘sContinue reading “Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final”
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands vie for a place in the WCQ final
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have a recent history of meeting in tournament semifinals. In 2016, the teams met in the semifinals of the OFC Nations Cup. Papua New Guinea won 2-1 and advanced to the final of the tournament. The following year, they faced each other in Port Moresby worth a place inContinue reading “Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands vie for a place in the WCQ final”
Solomon Islands beat Cook Islands in the opening game of the World Cup qualifiers
Solomon Islands and Cook Islands faced each other today – 17th March – in a World Cup qualifier. It was the return of the Cook Islands team to official matches after 7 years. For all the circumstances involving the two teams the Solomon Islands were the favorites for the match and they had to showContinue reading “Solomon Islands beat Cook Islands in the opening game of the World Cup qualifiers”
Solomon Islands finishes tour in Australia heading to World Cup qualifiers
The Solomon Islands finished their tour in Queensland, Australia – 9th March – in preparation for the World Cup qualifiers. The team coached by Felipe Vega-Arango collected two wins and one loss. In the first match the Bonitos faced the under-23 team of Brisbane Roar, since the friendly match against the Brisbane Roar’s main teamContinue reading “Solomon Islands finishes tour in Australia heading to World Cup qualifiers”
Lea’alafa scores his first goal after returning to Solomon Warriors
One of the most highlighted players of Solomon Islands and Oceania made recently his return to senior football for Solomon Islands’ current national champions Solomon Warriors. Micah Lea’alafa had changed his mind – the player stated he would take a break from the game to Oceania Football Center – but the attacker decided to returnContinue reading “Lea’alafa scores his first goal after returning to Solomon Warriors”
Micah Lea’alafa debuts for Solomon Warriors
After 315 days, Micah Lea’alafa played an official football match again. The 29-year-old winger made his debut for Solomon Warriors against Marist FC in the thirteenth matchweek of 2020-21 Telekom S-League, the national football league from the Solomon Islands. Lea’alafa came from the bench in the 83rd minute to replace Molis Junior Gagam. Although heContinue reading “Micah Lea’alafa debuts for Solomon Warriors”
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