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FIFA
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
People
2023 Pacific Games establishes new body
The 2023 Pacific Games has a new body to oversee the procedures leading up to the games. The newly established body is called ”National Hosting Authority” and is Chaired by the Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr Jimmy Rodgers. Dr.
9 Dec 2018
Government
“Time is running out to implement the Pacific Games 2023 Act”
The Government has to provide a genuine excuse to the Pacific Games Council if it fails to honour its contract to commence relevant legislation. Solomon Islands won the bid to host the 2023 Games last year – a bid that was highly commended throughout the country, even in Parliament.
4 Nov 2018
Government
Government urged to implement Pacific Games Act
Government has been urged to enact the Pacific Games 2023 Act 2017 to meet the country’s obligations with the Pacific Games Council. Team Leader of the National Task Force responsible for Pacific Games 2023 preparations, Gabriel Suri said in an SIBC interview.
30 Oct 2018
People
Renbel is ready to host the Solomon Games
The National Olympics Committee of Solomon Islands NOCSI has declared Ren-bel province is ready to host this year’s event. NOCSI President Martina Rara made the announcement in a statement after the final assessment of sports venues and facilities as well as the supporting components of the Solomon…
29 Oct 2018
Central Islands Province
Malaita pulls out from Solomon Games 2018
Malaita Province has announced its withdrawal from the Solomon Games 2018. Provincial Sports Coordinator for Malaita, Eddie Omokirio formally announced it late yesterday.
18 Oct 2018
Futsal
Puirana confident ahead of ‘pool of death’
Solomon Islands National U-17 futsal coach Stanley Puirana says he is confident in going into the pool of death at the youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
4 Oct 2018
FIFA
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
Honiara City
This is our time : Waita
The Solomon Islands national under sixteen team are now just one game away from qualifying for next year’s FIFA under seventeen world cup in Peru, South America. The national U-16 side will meet Fiji tomorrow at 10am to confirm its place in the grand final and a ticket to the world cup.
18 Sept 2018
Honiara City
SOL trash NZ in historic 5-0 win
The Solomon Islands National under 16 squad have hammered the New Zealand under 16 team to secure a historic 5-0 win on home turf to go top of group A in the OFC under 16 championship in Honiara. Wonder kid Rafael Leai was instrumental in the win, bagging a brace , and one assist. Both
12 Sept 2018
Government
2023 Pacific Games stadium plan ready
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has welcomed Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan’s reassurance and strong commitment to support Solomon Islands for the 2023 Pacific Games.
11 Sept 2018
Futsal
U-16 team begins OFC campaign with a five goal win
The Solomon Islands U-16 team has started on a high note this afternoon in their OFC U-16 Championship 2018 campaign. Today’s match saw futsal international Raphael Le’ai leading the home side three goals before the half time mark.
9 Sept 2018
OFC
National U-19 through to the semis
The Solomon Islands National Under-19 boys Tahiti have secured their semi-final spot in the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship with the hosts, Tahiti this afternoon. The young lads sealed their place after beating Vanuatu one goal to nil in the final group B match.
13 Aug 2018
Rugby
Vanuatu Barbarians wins Solomon 7s
The visiting Vanuatu barbarians are champions of the 2018 South Pacific Oil Solomon 7s after beating the Bougainville Black orchids 17 -5 in the cup final today in Honiara.
28 Jul 2018
Honiara City
Solomon 7s starts tomorrow
The 2018 South Pacific Oil Solomon 7s is set to kick off tomorrow at the Town ground Rugby stadium in Honiara. The tournament will start tomorrow, where pool games will start at 1PM and conclude at 4PM, and the finals will be held on Saturday. A total of thirteen teams will be vying for the
26 Jul 2018
People
Brazil through to the quarter-finals
Wold Cup favorites Brazil are through to the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after defeating Mexico by two goals to nil early this morning. Two goals in the second half by Neymar and Roberto Firmino ensured the five time world champions progress to the last eight.
3 Jul 2018
Honiara City
SIFF hits back at Konofilia
The Solomon Islands Football Federation has called on football critic Joel Moffat Konofilia to refrain from tarnishing the federation on social media. SIFF communication Officer, Mr Simon Abana made the call in their response to a back page media report yesterday.
22 Jun 2018
People
Solo favorites Brazil and Germany to play opening matches tomorrow
Two local favorites, Germany and Brazil are set to prove their fate in their respective openers tomorrow. Fans across Solomon Islands will have breathless moments and sleepless hours to support , predict and even say a prayer for the two teams.
17 Jun 2018
Honiara City
World Cup fever hits Honiara
Residents of Honiara are now getting ready for the month long FIFA World Cup finals in Russia, kicking off in less than 24 hours. A visit by SIBC to shops around Honiara today, saw many fans queuing up in shops, mainly to buy antennas and TV screens. Many of the shop owners interviewed told SIBC
14 Jun 2018
SIFF
Boso set to join Team Wellington
Marist FC defender Michael Boso is poised to sign a one year deal with Oceania Football Confederation Champions league winners ,Team Wellington. The twenty-six year old from Munda, Western Province had played a huge part in Marist FC’s O League campaign, where they reached the semi finals for the…
10 Jun 2018