Solomon Islands striker Rafael Lea’i, aged 20, has opened his goal-scoring account for Adelaide City in Australia’s National Premier Leagues South Australia (NPL SA). The young talent found the back of the net in his club’s recent encounter against MetroStars, held on Saturday, August 3rd. This goal marks a significant milestone in Lea’i’s burgeoning career,Continue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Rafael Lea’i scores first goal in Australia”
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Leon Kofana misses Battle of Giants due to personal issues, Rewa FC grants temporary release
Leon Kofana, the talented defender from the Solomon Islands, has faced a challenging period recently. The player, who represents Rewa FC in Fiji, encountered personal problems that led him to consider stepping away from football altogether. The situation was disclosed by Oceania Football Center, highlighting the significant impact of his family issues. While Kofana hasContinue reading “Leon Kofana misses Battle of Giants due to personal issues, Rewa FC grants temporary release”
Solomon Islands fight back with a late equaliser to record a draw against Singapore
In a closely contested match at Singapore’s National Stadium, the national teams of Singapore and Solomon Islands played to a 1-1 draw in the final match of Solomon Islands’ Asian tour. After suffering a 4-1 loss to Malaysia in their previous match, the Solomon Islands team, coached by Felipe Vega-Arango, faced a supposedly weaker oppositionContinue reading “Solomon Islands fight back with a late equaliser to record a draw against Singapore”
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”
Solomon Islands: Kanahanimae proud to represent his country for the first time
Solomon Islands started very well the Tri-Nations friendly tournament; the Bonitos won both their matches so far in Fiji and is very likely the team coached by Felipe Vega-Arango will end up as the winners of the competition. Their strong performances against Fiji U-20 and Vanuatu proved the mix of experience and youth selected byContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Kanahanimae proud to represent his country for the first time”
Marlon Tahioa honoured to be part of Solomon Islands national team
The Suva’s striker Marlon Tahioa received his first call-up to his national recently; the player made a name for himself in Fiji, having played for Nasinu and Labasa beforing being picked up by one of the strongest teams of Fiji recently. The call-up is certainly deserved for Tahioa, the striker is a good form inContinue reading “Marlon Tahioa honoured to be part of Solomon Islands national team”
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”
Solomon Islands: Suva’s Marlon Tahioa is called up for the national team for the first time
Marlon Tahioa, the 24-year-old player of Suva, has received his first call-up for the Solomon Islands national team. The head coach Felipe Vega-Arango has confirmed his inclusion in the squad for the upcoming friendly matches to be played this month in Lautoka, Fiji. This is an important moment for Tahioa, who has established himself asContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Suva’s Marlon Tahioa is called up for the national team for the first time”
Solomon Islands calls provisional squad for upcoming friendly matches
Solomon Islands Football Federation announced a list of 31 players for a provisional squad for the upcoming friendly matches in the next FIFA window – the Bonitos are set to play three friendly matches in Lautoka, Fiji against the hosts, the Fiji U-20 side and Vanuatu national team. You can check the full list byContinue reading “Solomon Islands calls provisional squad for upcoming friendly matches”
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