Prominent football talent from the Solomon Islands and the South Pacific, Raphael Lea’i, has signed with Adelaide City FC for the rest of the National Premier League (NPL) South Australia season. Lea’i made his initial appearance in a reserve match against Adelaide Comets, which ended in a 3-2 win for Adelaide City. He played forContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i gets his first taste of football in Australia before reeturning to Solomon Islands for OFC Nations Cup”
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Solomon Islands finishes preparations for the OFC Nations Cup under Jacob Moli guidance
The Solomon Islands senior men’s national team has wrapped up its preparations for the OFC Nations Cup, with a series of friendly matches providing a critical assessment of the squad’s readiness. Under the guidance of interim head coach Jacob Moli, the team played three test matches against local combined teams, showing promising form and resilience.Continue reading “Solomon Islands finishes preparations for the OFC Nations Cup under Jacob Moli guidance”
Can Solomon Islands’ in-form striker Orobulu carry the momentum to OFC Nations Cup landscape?
John Orobulu, the 23-year-old striking sensation from the Solomon Islands, has firmly established himself as one of the brightest talents in the region’s football landscape. His meteoric rise to prominence began with a stellar performance in the Telekom S-League last season, catching the eye of former Solomon Islands head coach Felipe Vega-Arango. Orobulu’s knack forContinue reading “Can Solomon Islands’ in-form striker Orobulu carry the momentum to OFC Nations Cup landscape?”
Raphael Lea’i signs with Adelaide City FC for remainder of NPL Season in Australia
Standout football talent from the Solomon Islands and the South Pacific Raphael Lea’i has officially signed with Adelaide City FC for the remainder of the National Premier League (NPL) South Australia season, Oceania Football Center can confirm. The 20-year-old forward, who recently concluded his contract with FK Velež Mostar in May, is set to makeContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i signs with Adelaide City FC for remainder of NPL Season in Australia”
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”
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”
Raphael Lea’i is the hero for Solomon Islands with a late hattrick to beat PNG at MSG Prime Minister Cup opener
Solomon Islands’ superstar Raphael Lea’i was the hero for the Bonitos in their opener of MSG Prime Minister Cup against Papua New Guinea at Stade Numa Daly, Nouméa. Papua New Guinea, coming from a football crisis in home soil, had the opportunity to give a different view to local fans about the Kapuls. Despite beingContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i is the hero for Solomon Islands with a late hattrick to beat PNG at MSG Prime Minister Cup opener”
Big loss for Kossa as Gagame Feni sustain serious knee injury; Pacific Games participation under risks
In a bittersweet victory for Kossa, their star striker, Gagame Feni, suffered a devastating knee injury during their recent match against FC Juniper Tree. Despite the team’s triumph with a convincing 5-0 win – with a goal from Feni – the celebration was overshadowed by the potential loss of their top-scorer for a significant period.Continue reading “Big loss for Kossa as Gagame Feni sustain serious knee injury; Pacific Games participation under risks”
Solomon Islands unable to defend early lead against stronger Malaysia
Solomon Islands national team put early pressure on Malaysia, but ended up suffering a defeat by the scoreline of 4-1 at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in its first friendly match in Asian soil since 2019. Solomon Islands started strongly and took the lead in the 11th minute, courtesy of a goal scored byContinue reading “Solomon Islands unable to defend early lead against stronger Malaysia”
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