An extraordinary eleven-goal encounter and another commanding performance from defending champions Central Coast FC highlighted Wednesday’s action in the 2026 Solomon Islands S-League, with KOSSA snatching a dramatic 6-5 victory over Honiara City and Central Coast defeating Southern United 5-1 at Lawson Tama Stadium. The two rescheduled fixtures produced 17 goals between them, delivering oneContinue reading “SIFF Super League: KOSSA stun Honiara City in eleven-goal thriller as Central Coast crush Southern United”
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Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive
Tahiti have secured their place in the final of the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after defeating Solomon Islands 7-4 in an entertaining encounter at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae on Monday, 26 October, while New Caledonia recovered from a dramatic Vanuatu comeback to claim a crucial 7-5 victory. The results leave theContinue reading “Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive”
Green Shield strengthen S-League lead as Central Coast held by Malaita Kingz
Green Shield FC strengthened their position at the top of the 2026 Solomon Islands S-League with a convincing 5-2 victory over Honiara City, while defending champions Central Coast dropped points in a 1-1 draw against Malaita Kingz during an eventful 14th round at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. The weekend of 24–25 October also producedContinue reading “Green Shield strengthen S-League lead as Central Coast held by Malaita Kingz”
No gloves needed: Central Coast goalkeeper Erick Wanega scores beach soccer hat-trick
Solomon Islands goalkeeper Erick Wanega is proving that his abilities extend well beyond protecting the net. The Central Coast FC shot-stopper, who also represents Solomon Kings in the OFC Professional League, scored a hat-trick as an outfield player for the national beach soccer team during their emphatic 10-5 victory over New Caledonia in the openingContinue reading “No gloves needed: Central Coast goalkeeper Erick Wanega scores beach soccer hat-trick”
Solomon Islands youngster Junior Nasihunu scores directly from corner in English football
Solomon Islands footballer Junior Joseph Nasihunu produced an unusual goalscoring moment in England on Saturday, 24 October, finding the net directly from a corner kick for Albion Sports AFC during their 3-1 defeat against Retford FC in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division, the ninth tier of English football. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, whoContinue reading “Solomon Islands youngster Junior Nasihunu scores directly from corner in English football”
Tahiti and Solomon Islands make emphatic starts to OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup with 28 goals combined
Tahiti and Solomon Islands opened their 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup campaigns with commanding victories on Saturday, 24 October, scoring a combined 28 goals at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae. The hosts overwhelmed Vanuatu 18-1, while Solomon Islands defeated New Caledonia 10-5, establishing themselves as the early frontrunners in the competition. The TikiContinue reading “Tahiti and Solomon Islands make emphatic starts to OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup with 28 goals combined”
Solomon Islands legend Batram Suri takes charge of Ba in Fiji following Ravinesh Kumar’s departure
Ba FC have appointed former Solomon Islands international Batram Suri as their new head coach for the 2026/27 season, bringing in one of Oceania’s most experienced football figures just days after the controversial departure of Ravinesh Kumar. The appointment was confirmed by Ba Football Association on 23 October, with Suri set to lead a newContinue reading “Solomon Islands legend Batram Suri takes charge of Ba in Fiji following Ravinesh Kumar’s departure”
Solomon Islands teenager Stanley Baina wins Golden Glove in Papua New Guinea at just 17
Solomon Islands goalkeeper Stanley Baina has achieved a remarkable milestone in his young career, winning the Golden Glove award in Papua New Guinea’s 2026 Premier Soccer League at just 17 years of age. The youngster from Malaita received the individual honour after an impressive campaign with PNG Hekari FC, who finished runners-up in the country’sContinue reading “Solomon Islands teenager Stanley Baina wins Golden Glove in Papua New Guinea at just 17”
GHUPO head coach Moffat Konofilia sentenced to seven months in prison over 2021 Honiara unrest
GHUPO FC head coach and former Solomon Islands international Moffat Joel Konofilia has been sentenced to seven months in prison after being convicted of unlawful assembly in connection with the November 2021 civil unrest in Honiara, bringing fresh uncertainty to his involvement in the Telekom S-League. The sentence was delivered by the Honiara Magistrates’ CourtContinue reading “GHUPO head coach Moffat Konofilia sentenced to seven months in prison over 2021 Honiara unrest”
Paul Francis captains Eastern Frigates to Guadalcanal title as Terison Weni seals victory over East Central
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”
