Eastern Frigates FC have been crowned champions of the 2026 Guadalcanal Football Championship after defeating defending champions East Central FC 2-0 in the grand final at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara on Monday, 19 October, completing a remarkable turnaround after losing to the same opponents earlier in the competition. The victory was particularly significant forContinue reading “Paul Francis captains Eastern Frigates to Guadalcanal title as Terison Weni seals victory over East Central”
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Paul Francis to miss Nasinu’s IDC campaign after returning to Solomon Islands for Guadalcanal Championship
Nasinu will be without Solomon Islands attacker Paul Francis for the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship after the forward returned home to take part in the Guadalcanal Football Championship 2026 in Honiara. Francis is representing Eastern Frigates FC in the competition and has been handed the captain’s armband. Matches are being played at Lawson Tama Stadium,Continue reading “Paul Francis to miss Nasinu’s IDC campaign after returning to Solomon Islands for Guadalcanal Championship”
From Real Kakamora to Nasinu: Paul Francis fuels another underdog run
Paul Francis has found himself at the centre of another football story few would have predicted. Two years after becoming one of the main figures in Real Kakamora’s extraordinary rise in the Solomon Islands S-League, the attacker is now helping Nasinu challenge the established order in Fiji, with the Giant Killers reaching the Battle ofContinue reading “From Real Kakamora to Nasinu: Paul Francis fuels another underdog run”
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”
Real Kakamora duo shine in Solomon Islands’ U19 OFC Men’s Championship campaign
The U19 OFC Men’s Championship has been a stage for young talents to shine, and for the Solomon Islands, two standout players have emerged as key figures in their successful campaign. Gordon Iro and Paul Francis, both from Real Kakamora, have proven instrumental in their national team’s impressive performances. Defender Gordon Iro showcased his defensiveContinue reading “Real Kakamora duo shine in Solomon Islands’ U19 OFC Men’s Championship campaign”
Real Kakamora’s Paul Francis the star player as Solomon Islands unveil squad for U19 OFC Men’s Championship
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming U19 OFC Men’s Championship, the Solomon Islands Football Federation has unveiled its squad, which will head to Apia, Samoa next month. Among the promising young talents, Real Kakamora’s star striker, Paul Francis, stands out as the player to watch. With his team currently leading the Telekom S-League, theContinue reading “Real Kakamora’s Paul Francis the star player as Solomon Islands unveil squad for U19 OFC Men’s Championship”
Henderson Eels announce key additions for the upcoming Telekom S-League season
Henderson Eels of Solomon Islands have made some exciting new signings for the upcoming season of the Telekom S-League, which is sure to make them a formidable team to watch out for. The club has confirmed that Waneagu United duo Paul Francis, winger of 18 years old and the 22-year-old striker Bobby Leslie, will beContinue reading “Henderson Eels announce key additions for the upcoming Telekom S-League season”
