In an exhilarating preseason friendly match, FK Velež Mostar showcased their dominance with an impressive 8-0 victory over HNK Sloga Gornji. The game served as a promising start to the team’s preparations for the upcoming 2023/24 season, and it was marked by the stellar performance of Solomon Islands’ international, Raphael Lea’i. Having recently represented hisContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i scores twice in first preseason match for Velež Mostar”
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Raphael Lea’i back in Honiara for trainings heading to Solomon Islands’ Asian Tour
Raphael Lea’i, the football star from the Solomon Islands, has returned to his homeland to join his national team in preparation for the upcoming matches against Malaysia and Singapore in the Asian Tour. As the only professional player in the national team, Lea’i carries the weight of expectations and is seen as the biggest hopeContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i back in Honiara for trainings heading to Solomon Islands’ Asian Tour”
Star Raphael Lea’i called up as Solomon Islands squad is announced for ‘Asian Tour’
The Solomon Islands national football team has announced its squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Malaysia and Singapore, scheduled to be played in Asia on June 14th and 18th respectively. The squad features a mix of local talent and foreign-based players, including the young prodigy Raphael Lea’i, who is the lone professional player inContinue reading “Star Raphael Lea’i called up as Solomon Islands squad is announced for ‘Asian Tour’”
Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i started in the final game of the season for Velež Mostar
In the final match of the season for 19-year-old Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i in the Bosnian and Herzegovina club Velež Mostar against HŠK Posušje, the stakes were high on the final matchday of the m:tel Premier League, the national league of Bosnia. Lea’i, earning his third start of the season, was eager to makeContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i started in the final game of the season for Velež Mostar”
Raphael Lea’i has his first full match as a professional player in European football
Solomon Islands football star Raphael Lea’i played his second match for FK Velež Mostar in the starting team in a game against FK Sarajevo. It was a significant milestone for the 19-year-old as he played the entire 90 minutes, marking his first full match as a professional player in Europe. Despite the unfavorable outcome forContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i has his first full match as a professional player in European football”
Raphael Lea’i ready to make impact as Velež Mostar faces local rivals in Bosnian Cup grand final
Raphael Lea’i‘s team, FK Velež Mostar, is gearing up for the highly anticipated grand final match of the BiH Kup, the Bosnian Cup, against their local rivals Zrinjski. The match is scheduled to take place this Wednesday, May 17th, at the renowned Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, which has been chosen as a neutral venueContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i ready to make impact as Velež Mostar faces local rivals in Bosnian Cup grand final”
Raphael Lea’i makes history as he scores his first ever professional goal in his debut as starter in Europe
Raphael Lea’i, the 19-year-old star footballer from the Solomon Islands, has made history by becoming the first player from his country to play professional football in Europe. He made his debut as a starter for FK Velež Mostar in the m:tel Premier League, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s top-tier league, and made an immediate impact by scoringContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i makes history as he scores his first ever professional goal in his debut as starter in Europe”
More minutes for Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i in European football as Velež loses to Željezničar in Bosnian Premier League
Raphael Lea’i, the young football star from the Solomon Islands, has been making headlines since signing his first professional contract in Europe with FK Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite coming off the bench in all his matches, Lea’i has been making a positive impact on the field, and his recent appearance against ŽeljezničarContinue reading “More minutes for Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i in European football as Velež loses to Željezničar in Bosnian Premier League”
Raphael Lea’i come as late substitute as FK Velež collects valuable three points in Bosnian Premier League
Raphael Lea’i and his team, FK Velež, secured a crucial 2-0 win over FK Borac in the m:tel Premier League on Monday, 1st April. Despite being subbed in only during injury time in the second half, the Solomon Islands’ star played his part in helping his team secure a valuable victory. FK Velež now sitsContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i come as late substitute as FK Velež collects valuable three points in Bosnian Premier League”
FK Velež Mostar loses in Bosnian Premier League as Raphael Lea’i comes as late substitute
Raphael Lea’i, the 19-year-old Solomon Islands football sensation, was subbed in during the 88th minute of play in FK Velež Mostar’s match against NK Široki Brijeg on Wednesday, 26th April. Unfortunately, Lea’i’s side could not secure an equaliser, resulting in a 1-0 loss while playing away from home. The match was a part of theContinue reading “FK Velež Mostar loses in Bosnian Premier League as Raphael Lea’i comes as late substitute”
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