Solomon Warriors, the reigning Telekom S-League champions, have announced the signing of U19 Solomon Islands national team standout James Laena. The young talent from Western Province caught the eye of scouts and coaches during his impressive campaign in Samoa with the U19 national team. “After an impressive campaign in Samoa with the Solomon Islands NationalContinue reading “Solomon Warriors secure the signing of sensational young talent James Laena”
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New Zealand dominates New Caledonia to claim OFC U-19 Men’s Championship Title
New Zealand triumphed in the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, securing a commanding 4-0 win against New Caledonia in the grand final held in Apia. Lachlan Candy’s goal late in the first half proved pivotal in a match where both teams initially struggled to assert themselves. Despite their efforts, they found it challenging to maintain consistentContinue reading “New Zealand dominates New Caledonia to claim OFC U-19 Men’s Championship Title”
Paul Francis shines with Hattrick as Solomon Islands secure third place at OFC U-19 Championship
Solomon Islands secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Fiji to clinch third place at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, with rising star Paul Francis delivering a standout performance with a hat-trick. Both teams entered the match looking to rebound from narrow semi-final losses. Solomon Islands had conceded late in their 3-2 defeat to New Caledonia,Continue reading “Paul Francis shines with Hattrick as Solomon Islands secure third place at OFC U-19 Championship”
“We gave away the game” says Solomon Islands’ Gordon Iro on New Caledonia’s decisive clash at OFC U19 Championship
Gordon Iro, the 19-year-old central defender from the Solomon Islands, has been a standout player for Real Kakamora in the Telekom S-League (TSL) and recently represented his country in the OFC Men’s U19 Championship. Despite his team’s valiant effort, Solomon Islands fell just short of qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile inContinue reading ““We gave away the game” says Solomon Islands’ Gordon Iro on New Caledonia’s decisive clash at OFC U19 Championship”
Solomon Islands second half’s downfall ends U20 World Cup dreams
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Solomon Islands’ dream of qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup was dashed in the semifinal of the OFC U19 Men’s Championship. They surrendered a last-minute goal in extra time, losing 3-2 to New Caledonia after a dissapointing second half and extra time performance. New Caledonia pulled ahead earlyContinue reading “Solomon Islands second half’s downfall ends U20 World Cup dreams”
Solomon Islands surrender last-minute goal as New Caledonia clinches FIFA U20 World Cup spot
In a thrilling semi-final at the OFC U19 Men’s Championship, New Caledonia secured their place in the final and a coveted spot in the FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 in Chile with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Solomon Islands. New Caledonia started the match strongly, with early attempts from Paul Qaeze and Louis BrunetContinue reading “Solomon Islands surrender last-minute goal as New Caledonia clinches FIFA U20 World Cup spot”
Semifinals set for OFC U19 Championship: High stakes and dreams of World Cup qualification
The anticipation is building as the semifinals of the OFC U19 Men’s Championship approach, with New Caledonia set to face Solomon Islands and New Zealand preparing to clash with Fiji. These critical matches not only determine the finalists of the tournament but also secure spots in the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile forContinue reading “Semifinals set for OFC U19 Championship: High stakes and dreams of World Cup qualification”
Sterling Vasconcellos to lead Fiji U19 at OFC U19 Championship
Sterling Vasconcellos, the talented Lautoka player, has been named captain of the Fiji U19 team for the upcoming OFC U19 Championship in Samoa. He will be supported by co-captain Penisoni Tirau from Ba. Vasconcellos, who represented Fiji in the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina, brings valuable experience to the squad. His leadership, coupledContinue reading “Sterling Vasconcellos to lead Fiji U19 at OFC U19 Championship”
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