Japanese winger Kohei Matsumoto has commenced his journey back home, concluding a remarkable stint with the Telekom Super League (TSL) reigning champions, Solomon Warriors FC. His tenure with the club, which included participation in the TSL 2024 season and the recent Oceania Champions League (OCL24) in Tahiti, was marked by impressive performances and notable contributions.Continue reading “Solomon Islands: Warriors’ Kohei Matsumoto departs home”
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Solomon Islands: SIFF bids farewell to esteemed coach Felipe Vega-Arango
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) along with the broader football community has paid tributes to Felipe Vega-Arango, the outgoing Head Coach of the National Team. A farewell dinner was hosted in his honor, marking the end of his renewed tenure as Head Coach, which he decided not to extend further. Vega-Arango’s journey with SIFFContinue reading “Solomon Islands: SIFF bids farewell to esteemed coach Felipe Vega-Arango”
Solomon Islands’ football community shocked by Western Province’s star player Arnold Neboth death
Arnold Neboth, the standout striker for Western Tomoko during their triumphant 2020 Solomon Cup campaign, has passed away. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief from the Solomon Islands football community. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Neboth was a pivotal figure in the 2020 Solomon Cup, a tournamentContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ football community shocked by Western Province’s star player Arnold Neboth death”
Telekom S-League: James Naka takes on goalkeeper role in Juniper Tree’s narrow defeat to Waneagu
In the latest round of the Telekom S-League, – played this Saturday 25th May – the Solomon Islands premier league, seasoned forward and beach soccer legend James Naka displayed extraordinary versatility and commitment by stepping into the goalkeeper role for his team, Juniper Tree, during a narrow defeat to Waneagu United. The match ended withContinue reading “Telekom S-League: James Naka takes on goalkeeper role in Juniper Tree’s narrow defeat to Waneagu”
Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i to explore new opportunities as contract with Velež Mostar ends
Finally the Solomon Islands’ football star Raphael Lea’i will be able to return to club football as his contract with his former club FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to expire. The player was unable to join any football club unless a compensation fee could be paid to his parent club inContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i to explore new opportunities as contract with Velež Mostar ends”
Gagame Feni: Solomon Warriors to shift focus to Telekom S-League after OFC Champions League group stage elimination
The defending champions of the top-tier league of Solomon Islands didn’t manage to get a point in the Group A of the OFC Champions League 2024 – they ended up losing by 2-0 to Hekari United from Papua New Guinea, 3-2 for Rewa of Fiji and an emphatic defeat in the final group match toContinue reading “Gagame Feni: Solomon Warriors to shift focus to Telekom S-League after OFC Champions League group stage elimination”
Eddie Marahare declines interim Head Coach position for Solomon Islands National Team to avoid conflict of interest
The experienced Eddie Marahare, the head coach of Kossa FC in the Telekom S-League, has declined the offer to serve as the interim head coach of the Solomon Islands national team for the upcoming OFC Nations Cup scheduled for June. The position will now be filled by Jacob Moli of Central Coast FC. Marahare, whoContinue reading “Eddie Marahare declines interim Head Coach position for Solomon Islands National Team to avoid conflict of interest”
Jacob Moli appointed Interim Head Coach for Solomon Islands national team ahead of OFC Nations Cup 2024
Central Coast FC Head Coach Jacob Moli has been appointed as the interim head coach for the Solomon Islands national football team for the upcoming OFC Nations Cup 2024 in Vanuatu. Moli steps into the role following the unavailability of initially appointed caretaker coach Eddie Marahare. Jacob Moli is no stranger to the national team,Continue reading “Jacob Moli appointed Interim Head Coach for Solomon Islands national team ahead of OFC Nations Cup 2024”
Solomon Islands’ youngster Paul Awa starts the season in great form in New Zealand
Paul Awa, a promising young striker from the Solomon Islands, is making headlines in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Playing for Palmerston North Marist (PN Marist) in the Central Federation League, Awa has been in scintillating form since joining the team in 2023. The 21-year-old former Central Coast FC player from Solomon Islands has quickly becomeContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ youngster Paul Awa starts the season in great form in New Zealand”
Auckland City demolishes Solomon Warriors to confirm first place in OFC Champions League’s Group A
Auckland City FC have cemented their place in the semi-finals of the OFC Men’s Champions League 2024 following a dominant 5-0 victory over Solomon Warriors FC at Stade Paea. The win ensures the defending champions progress confidently into the next stage of the tournament. Dylan Manickum was the standout performer for Auckland City, netting aContinue reading “Auckland City demolishes Solomon Warriors to confirm first place in OFC Champions League’s Group A”
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