Argentina celebrated last Sunday (18th Dec) their third World Cup title; La Albiceleste captained by the magnificent Lionel Messi surpassed the powerful French national team to bring home another title after 36 years. One more time, the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup did not count on a representant of OFC. New Zealand –Continue reading “FIFA World Cup: Oceania confirms direct qualifying spot for next editions”
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Solomon Islands’ Ali Mekawir joins Australian outfit
There are great news for the Oceania football fans and in specific the Solomon Islands’ fans: the young rising star Ali Mekawir has recently joined Australian football club Adelaide City, that currently plays at the second-tier league in the country – National Premier League South Australia (NPLSA). The news were confirmed by Solomon Islands FootballContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Ali Mekawir joins Australian outfit”
New Zealand smashes Solomon Islands to clinch FIFA World Cup playoff’s berth
Unfortunately for the islanders, Solomon Islands national team was no match for the New Zealand; the All Whites faced no resistance and confirmed their massive favouritism to clinch a berth at FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff. The New Zealanders will play a single-decisive match against the 4th-placed team from CONCACAF in June, which is CostaContinue reading “New Zealand smashes Solomon Islands to clinch FIFA World Cup playoff’s berth”
Solomon Islands and Tahiti to battle for first place at Group A of WCQ
After both Vanuatu and Cook Islands were forced out of the OFC World Cup Qualifiers due a COVID-19 outbreak in their squads, Solomon Islands and Tahiti – the remaining teams that composes the Group A of the qualyfing tournament – were awarded the spots directly to the semifinal stage. The 2-0 win of Solomon IslandsContinue reading “Solomon Islands and Tahiti to battle for first place at Group A of WCQ”
Solomon Islands’ talented striker Marlon Tahioa joins Labasa
Former Nasinu striker Marlon Tahioa is the most recent signing of Labasa for 2021 season; the Solomon Islands’ player impressed last year playing for the Giant Killers and caught attention of many teams in Fijian’s top-tier. Nasinu was relagated to Vodafone Senior League, but the Solomon Islander was an outstanding player in the season –Continue reading “Solomon Islands’ talented striker Marlon Tahioa joins Labasa”
Telekom S-League restart postponed
The Telekom S-League season that was set to restart this weekend was postponed by Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) as their media service informed. “The deferment of the recommencement of the league was made given the situation surrounding the ongoing standoff between Honiara City Council and SIFF regarding Lawson Tama Stadium and clubs preseason afterContinue reading “Telekom S-League restart postponed”
Western Tomoko celebrates Solomon’s Cup title after famous win over Malaita Eagles
The traditional Solomon Cup came to an end last Saturday in Honiara after the decisive match between Malaita Eagles and Western Tomoko. Both sides came to the final match in an impressive run; Eagles were keen to defend their glory as Western Tomoko was looking to get their first ever title of the Solomon Cup.Continue reading “Western Tomoko celebrates Solomon’s Cup title after famous win over Malaita Eagles”
Lawson Tama Stadium awaits historical clash to decide ‘Solomon Cup’s king’
The final day of football action of 2020 in Solomon Islands will have the decisive clashes of the 2020 Solomon Cup; the first one will decide which side will end up with bronze in the traditional tournament – Makira Ulawa Kakamora or Isabel Frigates – and the final one, the awaited grand final, to sealContinue reading “Lawson Tama Stadium awaits historical clash to decide ‘Solomon Cup’s king’”
Solomon Cup semi-finals set after thrilling group stage
The best two teams of each group are decided at the traditional Solomon Cup; the tournament that is taking place in the national stadium in Honiara – the Lawson Tama Stadium – already know the top four teams to contest for the glory. The semi-final stage is starting this Wednesday, 9th December. A total ofContinue reading “Solomon Cup semi-finals set after thrilling group stage”
Solomon Cup: Malaita Eagles clinch semi-final berth as Guadalcanal thrashes Choiseul
The entertatining Solomon Cup continued this Friday with two important matches in the Group A: Malaita Eagles confirmed their favouritism and is set to defend their title in the semi-finals after a dominant win over Temotu Arrows. In the other match Guadalcanal Hornets kept in the run for the second place in the group asContinue reading “Solomon Cup: Malaita Eagles clinch semi-final berth as Guadalcanal thrashes Choiseul”