Solomon Islands football fans can be extremily happy: the 19-year-old football star Raphael Lea’i made his professional debut as his new club FK Velež Mostar draw this Sunday (20th March) against FK Sloboda Tuzla – the young star came from the bench at the 80th minute of play to substituve Samir Zeljković. Lea’i had beenContinue reading “History: Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i makes his professional debut in European football”
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Raphael Lea’i cleared to make his professional debut in Europe
Raphael Lea’i, the talented 19-year-old striker from the Solomon Islands, has finally received clearance to play for FK Velež Mostar, his new club in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lea’i had signed with the club in January, but had to wait for all the paperwork to be completed before he could be eligible for competitive football. ThisContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i cleared to make his professional debut in Europe”
Solomon Islands’ Raphael Lea’i to be cleared for professional debut this week
Raphael Lea’i, the 19-year-old Solomon Islands superstar, has generated a lot of buzz since his move to Velež Mostar in Bosnia’s top-tier league, the m:tel Premier League, earlier this year. He is widely regarded as one of the brightest young talents in Oceania football, and fans and pundits alike are eagerly anticipating his professional debutContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Raphael Lea’i to be cleared for professional debut this week”
Raphael Lea’i still unavailable as Velež Mostar loses local derby against Zrinjski
The local derby between Velež and Zrinjski in Mostar is always one of the most highly anticipated matches in the m:tel Premier League, and this year’s matchup lived up to expectations. Unfortunately for Velež, they were unable to come out on top, ultimately losing 3-1 to their fierce rivals. Despite the presence of a strongContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i still unavailable as Velež Mostar loses local derby against Zrinjski”
Solomon Islands star Raphael Lea’i close to profissional debut in Europe
Solomon Islands’ man of the moment Raphael Lea’i might be close to achieve another huge milestone: the 19-year-old striker is set to make his professional debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s side FK Velež Mostar. The club is scheduled to play this Sunday (26th Feb) against Tuzla City as the M:tel Premier League, as the top-tierContinue reading “Solomon Islands star Raphael Lea’i close to profissional debut in Europe”
Raphael Lea’i still unavailable for FK Velež Mostar’s competitive debut in 2023
Raphael Lea’i, the star player from the Solomon Islands, has yet to make his debut for his new team, Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to a team staff member, Adnan Dizdarević, Lea’i is still not fully registered to play in the Bosnia Cup match against HSK Posušje, which is scheduled to be playedContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i still unavailable for FK Velež Mostar’s competitive debut in 2023”
Raphael Lea’i impresses with his hard-working mentality as he adapts to European football
Since Raphael Lea’i joined FK Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina top-tier league, the Solomon Islands star got a lot of recognition worldwide. His development in his first pro-contract is being followed closely by a lot fans not only in his home country. Lea’i took part of his team camp in Antalya, Turkey where heContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i impresses with his hard-working mentality as he adapts to European football”
Good performances of Raphael Lea’i in his first friendly matches after signing for Velež Mostar
The Solomon Islands superstar Raphael Lea’i is enjoying his first minutes as a pro-player; his new club FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovina is now on a camp in Antalya, Turkey. The striker arrived late in the camp, but already took part in two friendly matches of the club – against Lithuanian national championsContinue reading “Good performances of Raphael Lea’i in his first friendly matches after signing for Velež Mostar”
Raphael Lea’i gets worldwide recognition
The recent move for Raphael Lea’i is still making the world of football efusive; the 19-year-old striker deal with FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovina got attention not only in Solomon Islands or Oceania region – his achievement got worldwide recognition. The transfer speaks by itself, but the momentum proves the importance of this milestoneContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i gets worldwide recognition”
Raphael Lea’i arrives in Turkey for training camp and friendly matches with FK Velež Mostar
The Solomon Islands’ superstar Raphael Lea’i is finally safe and sound in Turkey where his team, FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovia top-tier league, is preparing for the restart of the season; the club already played two friendly matches – 0-0 draw against Vorskla from Ukraine and a 2-1 defeat against FC Olympic TashkentContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i arrives in Turkey for training camp and friendly matches with FK Velež Mostar”