Danford Fiumae has travelled a long way in a short time. From playing football on the streets and grass fields of Auki, the young midfielder has progressed through Solomon Islands futsal and youth football, earned his first senior national-team call-up and is now preparing for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup with another ambition inContinue reading “Danford Fiumae’s rapid rise continues as Solomon Islands teenager targets MSG breakthrough and professional future”
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Solomon Islands name 20-man squad for MSG Prime Minister’s Cup as Cahn begins first competitive test
Solomon Islands have officially named their 20-man squad for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji, with head coach Ben Cahn combining experienced internationals, Solomon Kings regulars, domestic standouts and emerging players as the Bonitos prepare for the first competitive tournament of his tenure. The tournament will be Cahn’s first official competition since takingContinue reading “Solomon Islands name 20-man squad for MSG Prime Minister’s Cup as Cahn begins first competitive test”
“If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return
David Supa’s first experience of Fijian football has already brought silverware, a new challenge outside the Solomon Islands and another important chapter in a season that began in the inaugural OFC Professional League. Now, with Ba fighting to keep their Battle of the Giants campaign alive, the Solomon Islands international is looking to finish hisContinue reading ““If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return”
Keana and Dooro leave Rewa for Solomon Islands camp as their future with Delta Tigers becomes uncertain
Rewa FC will enter the 2026 Battle of the Giants without Solomon Islands internationals Don Keana and James Dooro, with both players having left Fiji to join their national team camp ahead of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup — and questions now surrounding whether either will return to the Delta Tigers after international duty. RewaContinue reading “Keana and Dooro leave Rewa for Solomon Islands camp as their future with Delta Tigers becomes uncertain”
Born in New Zealand, carrying the Totori-Feni legacy: Ona Sabetian ready to make Solomon Islands proud
For Ona Sabetian, wearing the Solomon Islands shirt will mean much more than simply representing another country on the football pitch. Born in New Zealand to a Solomon Islands mother and an Iranian father, the 19-year-old attacker is preparing to embrace one of the most important moments of his young career after being selected forContinue reading “Born in New Zealand, carrying the Totori-Feni legacy: Ona Sabetian ready to make Solomon Islands proud”
Josh Smith sacked as Solomon Islands national team head coach following disappointing tenure
Australian coach Josh Smith’s stint as manager of the Solomon Islands national team officially came to an end yesterday after SIFF agreed to sack him with immediate effect. Smith, who was appointed in August of 2024 ahead of the Oceanian World Cup Qualifiers, failed to deliver any solid results as head coach of the nationalContinue reading “Josh Smith sacked as Solomon Islands national team head coach following disappointing tenure”
Leon Kofana’s early retirement reversal: from a premature farewell to a decisive return to Rewa FC
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”
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””
