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SI second in UEFA tournament

The Solomon Islands U-17 national team finished second in the UEFA International development tournament after a 2-2 draw with Kazakhstan last night. Wonder-boy Raphael Lea’i continued his explosive form, scoring both goals and establishing himself as the tournament’s top scorer, with four goals in…

5 May 2019

SIFF
SI back in the world cup
The country’s National U-17 team will now participate in this year’s U-17 World Cup in Brazil after a decision was reached by the OFC Disciplinary Committee yesterday.
4 May 2019
OFC
Bilikiki boys set for Beach Soccer comeback
The official draw of the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2019 will take place between 17 and 22 June in Pape’ete, Tahiti. OFC today said the tournament in French Polynesia will see New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu joining defending champions and two-time World Cup runners-up Tahiti to…
16 Apr 2019
Honiara City
Former Dutch international appointed new Bonito coach
Former Dutch international WIm Rijsbergen has been announced as the coach of the Solomon Islands national team to the PacificGames in Apia, Samoa. Rijsbergen played in 1974 in the lost World Cup final against the then West Germany. He also appeared in the 1978 FIFA WorldCup.
8 Apr 2019
Honiara City
Bonitos off to positive start
Solomon Islands defeated fellow Wantoks Vanuatu by three goals to One in an International friendly at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. It was a tough match-up, but Solomon Islands scored early in the seventeenth minute through a goal by Dennis Ifunao, but Solomon Warriors forward Kensi Tangis…
19 Mar 2019
Laws
Solomon Islands loses U17 WC Spot
The Solomon Islands National U-17 team have been disqualified from participating in this year’s FIFA U17 World Cup in Peru for fielding an over-aged player during last year’s qualifiers in Honiara.
16 Feb 2019
Futsal
Vinicius vows to maintain Kurukuru’s winning culture
The Newly appointed Kurukuru Brazilian head coach Vinicius De Carvalho Leite has arrived in the country today. Speaking after his arrival today, Vinicius said it will be a big task ahead to maintain the team’s tradition of winning.
5 Feb 2019
SIFF
SIFF aims for 2026 World Cup spot
Solomon Islands Football Federation President Willie Lai says the national team is aiming for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. This comes after he announced earlier this week that the national team would be participating in a series of international friendlies this year.
2 Feb 2019
Fiji
Solomons through to first ever FIFA World Cup
With a straight undefeated run, the Solomon Islands Under-16 team are through to their first-ever FIFA World Cup after defeating Fiji with a 3-1 win today to secure a spot at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru next year. Today’s actions not only opened the door to the world cup but also sets another
19 Sept 2018
SIFF
FIFA World Cup trophy visits the Solomons
The iconic FIFA World Cup trophy made a brief stop in the country today on its global tour ahead of the World Cup in Russia later this year. Hundreds of people were at Henderson International Airport to greet the trophy when it arrived around 6am.
1 Feb 2018
Solomon Islands
Solomons soccer squad looks ahead to Vanuatu mini games
Preparations are underway for the Solomon Islands national football team to select a squad for the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu this year. Solomon Islands national football coach, Felipe Vega-Arango told SIBC there was no final list of players because most of the players had club…
25 Oct 2017
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands to face Vanuatu next week
The Solomon Islands National Football team will go head to head against rival and Melanesian neighbour Vanuatu next week in Honiara. It is part of the national team’s preparation for the World Cup Qualifier in September against New Zealand.
20 Jul 2017
Fisheries
FISHERIES E-REPORTING & MONITORING IMPLEMENTED SOON
A new E-Reporting and E-monitoring project on fishing activities within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone will be implemented next year. This was part of the MOU signing between the World Wild Life Fund-WWF and Pacific Islands Tuna Industry Association -PITIA recently.
29 Sept 2016
Colombia
KURUKURU BOWED OUT OF 2016 FIFA FUTSAL WORLD CUP
Kurukuru has bowed out of the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup after a 10-nil deficit to Kazakhstan this morning. The Kurukuru boys fought long and hard in their pool matches but were unable to secure a win or draw, though scoring against some of the world’s top Futsal teams like Argentina and Costa…
20 Sept 2016
Solomon Islands
KURUKURU NAMED FINAL LINEUP AHEAD OF 2016 FIFA FUTSAL WORLD CUP
The management of the Solomon Islands National Futsal Team has named the final players’ list ahead of the 2016 FIFA Futsal Cup in Colombia. The team management alongside the Solomon Islands Football Federation finalized the 14 players team yesterday.
4 Aug 2016
Fisheries
MINISTERIAL DELEGATION TOURED FFA HEADQUARTER
A five-member ministerial delegation led by the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, John Maneniaru took a brief educational tour of the Forum Fisheries Agency headquarters in Honiara today.
24 Aug 2015
SIFF
SOLOMONS SHOULD CREDIT SEPP BLATTER: S.I.F.F PRESIDENT
The President of the Solomon Islands Football Association (SIFF) says Solomon Islands should give credit to Sepp Blatter. Until last Friday, Sepp Blatter was the President of FIFA. He stepped down from the position amidst allegations he received bribes during two World Cup tournaments.
5 Jun 2015