After having a wonder winter football season last year by winning the Chatham Cup with Napier City Rovers, Solomon Islands international Andrew Abba had a difficult 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership season as the Waitakere United’s forward got injured in a match against Hamilton Wanderers in December and missed the rest of the season. He underwentContinue reading “Andrew Abba: knee-injury almost finished my career”
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When the right knee prevented Benjamin Totori to make it big in America
Benjamin Totori is one of the most prolific players from Pacific Islands alongside Fijian star Roy Krishna. Both players had the opportunity to play professionally for Wellington Phoenix in A-League, the most important football league in Australia. While Krishna had his first full professional contract with Phoenix, Totori crossed the Pacific Ocean in 2008 toContinue reading “When the right knee prevented Benjamin Totori to make it big in America”
Felipe Vega-Arango in talks to return to Solomon Islands as National Team’s head coach
It has been some months since Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) announced that they are looking for a new head coach to lead Solomon Islands National Football Team in their upcoming challenges. However due to COVID-19 pandemic the new head coach has not been announced yet. It was previously reported by Oceania Football Center thatContinue reading “Felipe Vega-Arango in talks to return to Solomon Islands as National Team’s head coach”
Solomon Islands is close to announce new head coach thanks to partnership with La Liga
The search for a new head coach for the Solomon Islands national team is close to have an end. Recently, the Solomon Islands football federation official media stated the governing body already selected from a bunch of 45 applicants the new head coach of its national team. “The President [of SIFF] will announce that inContinue reading “Solomon Islands is close to announce new head coach thanks to partnership with La Liga”
Batram Suri: succeeding as a player and coach
Recently, one of the most important football players ever of Solomon Islands helped the Ni-Vanuatu outfit Galaxy FC to qualify for the knock-out stage of the OFC Champions League 2020 in their first appearance in the regional competition; we are talking about the former forward of teams as Amicale, Koloale and Canterbury United and theContinue reading “Batram Suri: succeeding as a player and coach”
Fiji, Tahiti and Solomon Islands set for Tri-Nations
According to local media, Fiji is set to organize another Tri-Nations tournament – as they did in 2019 – against Tahiti and Solomon Islands. The schedule is according to FIFA international dates – March 23th and 29th. The Fijian side is set for a camp to start this Sunday (07th March) with the new headContinue reading “Fiji, Tahiti and Solomon Islands set for Tri-Nations”
Atkin Kaua: a fantastic experience in Europe
Solomon Islands international Atkin Kaua recently lived one of the most important moments of his football career when he travelled to Europe for trialling with professional clubs, with hopes to sign the first ever full-professional contract of a Solomon Islander in Europe. Despite all his efforts, a work permit prevented Kaua to sign with SantaContinue reading “Atkin Kaua: a fantastic experience in Europe”
Atkin Kaua already training in Malta
The Solomon Islands international Atkin Kaua has already landed in Malta after the confirmation of his trials with the top-tier side Tarxien Rainbows. The midfielder that last played for Laugu United in the Telekom S-League said the team trains everyday and he alredy took place in sessions with the first team that currently plays theContinue reading “Atkin Kaua already training in Malta”
Lea’alafa plays 55 minutes in Maritzburg defeat
The Solomon Islands international forward Micah Lea’alafa recently helped his new club in South Africa to qualify for the grand final of Telkom Knockout, the South African Cup – but his team last match did not have the result Maritzburg United fans expected. The club lost at home to SuperSport by 2-0 for the ASBAContinue reading “Lea’alafa plays 55 minutes in Maritzburg defeat”
TBT #03 – Forgotten heroes from Solomon Islands
In 2013 Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) was struggling financially and 2014 World Cup qualifier was coming to its end by that time. Solomon Islands was in the final stage alongside New Zealand, Tahiti and New Caledonia fighting for a spot in the Inter-confederation play-offs. The four teams should face each other twice in orderContinue reading “TBT #03 – Forgotten heroes from Solomon Islands”
