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”
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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”
Raphael Lea’i impresses with his hard-working mentality as he adapts to European football
Since Raphael Lea’i joined FK Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina top-tier league, the Solomon Islands star got a lot of recognition worldwide. His development in his first pro-contract is being followed closely by a lot fans not only in his home country. Lea’i took part of his team camp in Antalya, Turkey where heContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i impresses with his hard-working mentality as he adapts to European football”
Raphael Lea’i gets worldwide recognition
The recent move for Raphael Lea’i is still making the world of football efusive; the 19-year-old striker deal with FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovina got attention not only in Solomon Islands or Oceania region – his achievement got worldwide recognition. The transfer speaks by itself, but the momentum proves the importance of this milestoneContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i gets worldwide recognition”
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”
Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea clashed at the Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha, Qatar, for a place in the final of the World Cup qualifiers. In an eventful match, the Solomons secured the victory and advanced to meet New Zealand or Tahiti in the final. The first opportunity of the game came from Ati Kepo‘sContinue reading “Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final”
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