Leon Kofana, the 22-year-old Solomon Islands star defender, recently made headlines when he went missing from his club, Rewa FC, after not returning to Fiji following the OFC Nations Cup in Port Vila, Vanuatu. His absence raised many questions as he missed two rounds of the Digicel Fiji Premier League. Initially, the reasons for Kofana’sContinue reading “Leon Kofana’s early retirement reversal: from a premature farewell to a decisive return to Rewa FC”
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Navua’s Jackson Wale is over the moon after Solomon Islands’ extended squad call-up
Jackson Wale, the 23-year-old forward for Navua FC in Fiji, has been called up for the extended squad of the Solomon Islands national team. This marks Wale’s first call-up to the national team, even if it’s just for a training period. Wale’s journey to this point has been marked by dedication and hard work. HeContinue reading “Navua’s Jackson Wale is over the moon after Solomon Islands’ extended squad call-up”
Solomon Islands star Leon Kofana amidst turmoil, eyes potential Telekom S-League return
Solomon Islands national team defender Leon Kofana is heavily linked to be on the verge of signing with Telekom S-League side Real Kakamora. The 22-year-old, who did not return to Fiji to rejoin his club Rewa after the OFC Nations Cup in Vanuatu, has been training with Kakamora, according to multiple sources in Honiara andContinue reading “Solomon Islands star Leon Kofana amidst turmoil, eyes potential Telekom S-League return”
Calvin Ohasio reflects on Solomon Islands’ OFC Nations Cup campaign: “We need to stay together and train together”
Calvin Ohasio, the 24-year-old full-back for Solomon Islands, recently reflected on his team’s disappointing campaign in the OFC Nations Cup. The Solomon Islands were eliminated in the group stage after losses to New Zealand and Vanuatu. Despite the setbacks, Ohasio remains optimistic about the future and emphasized the need for unity and consistent training amongContinue reading “Calvin Ohasio reflects on Solomon Islands’ OFC Nations Cup campaign: “We need to stay together and train together””
Joses Nawo: Solomon Islands did its best despite lack of preparation for OFC Nations Cup
In the aftermath of the OFC Nations Cup, Solomon Islands national team forward and captain Joses Nawo offered to Oceania Football Center his reflections on the tournament, the team’s performance, and his personal journey in football. The Solomon Islands, coached on an interim basis by Jacob Moli, faced disappointing results, losing 1-0 to Vanuatu andContinue reading “Joses Nawo: Solomon Islands did its best despite lack of preparation for OFC Nations Cup”
Raphael Lea’i departs back to Adelaide after disappointing OFC Nations Cup campaign
Raphael Lea’i, the rising star of Solomon Islands football, has returned to Adelaide, Australia, following his participation in the OFC Nations Cup. Lea’i, who wore the number 10 jersey for his country, saw his team exit the tournament in disappointment after suffering defeats in both their matches. The Solomon Islands were beaten by the hosts,Continue reading “Raphael Lea’i departs back to Adelaide after disappointing OFC Nations Cup campaign”
Atkin Kaua performances are beacon of hope from OFC Nations Cup Solomon Islands’ participation
The OFC Nations Cup held in Port Vila, Vanuatu, proved to be a challenging tournament for the Solomon Islands. Despite the setbacks and challenges, one player stood out: Atkin Kaua. The international midfielder, despite his team’s overall disappointing performance, demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience, earning praise for his efforts. The Solomon Islands faced an uphillContinue reading “Atkin Kaua performances are beacon of hope from OFC Nations Cup Solomon Islands’ participation”
“Not the Actual Coach”: Moli’s words reflect Solomon Islands’ OFC Nations Cup struggles
In a performance that has left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads, the Solomon Islands national football team bowed out of the OFC Nations Cup after disappointing defeats to Vanuatu (1-0) and New Zealand (3-0). The aftermath of this exit has put interim coach Jacob Moli in the spotlight, not for strategic brilliance, butContinue reading ““Not the Actual Coach”: Moli’s words reflect Solomon Islands’ OFC Nations Cup struggles”
No room for Feni and Orobulu in Solomon Islands debut at OFC Nations Cup
In a surprising and controversial decision, Solomon Islands national team coach Jacob Moli opted to bench both prolific scorers John Orobulu and Gagame Feni in the first match of the OFC Nations Cup, which resulted in a disappointing 1-0 loss to Vanuatu. The decision raised eyebrows among fans, as both players have been instrumental inContinue reading “No room for Feni and Orobulu in Solomon Islands debut at OFC Nations Cup”
OPINION: Raphael Lea’i makes the right choice to move to Australia
Solomon Islands has produced many promising players on its football history; since the likes of Commins Menapi, George Suri, Batram Suri passing by Benjamin Totori, James Naka, Micah Lea’alafa – a number of names can be remembered by the local fans. Although some reached the professional football and represented their country internationally, none had theContinue reading “OPINION: Raphael Lea’i makes the right choice to move to Australia”
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