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SIFF UNVEILS 2025 FOOTBALL CALENDAR | The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has announced its 2025 competition ...
29/01/2025

SIFF UNVEILS 2025 FOOTBALL CALENDAR | The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has announced its 2025 competition schedule, confirming a packed year for local football. The SIFF Executive Committee approved three national leagues and three major championships. Among the highlights are the first-ever Women’s Solomon Cup Championship and a series of youth competitions. The year’s events will include various leagues, from U-16 and U-18 divisions to the prestigious Solomon Cup Men’s Championship, set for July. Additionally, the schedule includes beach soccer and futsal competitions, with the launch of the OFC Pro-League Tournament scheduled for October.

Read More Here: https://sports.islesmedia.net/siff-unveils-2025-football-calendar/

MUTUKERA ATTENDS CONMEBOL REFEREE EXCHANGE | Solomon Islands FIFA badge Assistant Referee Bernard Mutukera attended a CO...
27/01/2025

MUTUKERA ATTENDS CONMEBOL REFEREE EXCHANGE | Solomon Islands FIFA badge Assistant Referee Bernard Mutukera attended a CONMEBOL exchange program in Asunción, Paraguay, from January 24–27. Mutukera was selected by the OFC Referee Department along with two other officials from Tonga and New Caledonia. “It’s an honor to learn from the world’s best,” Mutukera told SIFF Media. “The seminar covered high-level refereeing, including theoretical, technical, and practical aspects. It’s been very helpful for my career. Representing the Solomon Islands and Oceania humbles me, and I thank God for this opportunity.” Mutukera also expressed gratitude to SIFF, OFC, and CONMEBOL for the invitation, adding that he looks forward to sharing his new knowledge to improve refereeing standards in the region.

Source: SIFF Media

25/01/2025

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AMASIA NOMINATED FOR AWARD | Solomon Islands Bilikiki star Thomas Amasia has been shortlisted for the Beach Soccer World...
24/01/2025

AMASIA NOMINATED FOR AWARD | Solomon Islands Bilikiki star Thomas Amasia has been shortlisted for the Beach Soccer Worldwide Best Men's Player of 2024 award. Amasia’s outstanding performance at the recent OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup played a significant role in his nomination. His remarkable skills and consistency on the field have earned him global recognition. The date and location for the Beach Soccer Stars gala, where the winner will be revealed, will be announced soon.

Source: Beach Soccer Worldwide/SIFF Media

NAKA SHORTLISTED FOR BEACH SOCCER AWARD | James Naka, the legendary coach of the Solomon Islands’ Bilikiki Beach Soccer ...
24/01/2025

NAKA SHORTLISTED FOR BEACH SOCCER AWARD | James Naka, the legendary coach of the Solomon Islands’ Bilikiki Beach Soccer team, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Beach Soccer Worldwide Best Coach of 2024 award. Naka’s coaching prowess was on full display last year when he led the Bilikiki to a second-place finish at the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Honiara. His dedication to the team and the sport has earned him this global recognition. The date and location for the Beach Soccer Stars gala, where the award will be decided, will be announced soon.

Source: Beach Soccer Worldwide/SIFF Media

SOLOMONS U-19 WOMEN’S QUALIFY | The Solomon Islands U-19 Women’s National Team will compete for a spot in the 2025 OFC U...
21/01/2025

SOLOMONS U-19 WOMEN’S QUALIFY | The Solomon Islands U-19 Women’s National Team will compete for a spot in the 2025 OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, with qualifying matches set to take place in Tonga from March 7-13. The official draw has placed them in the same group as hosts Tonga and American Samoa. A successful qualification will earn the team a spot in Group A of the main tournament, scheduled for September 21 to October 4 in Tahiti. The team resumed training last week, and a final squad will be announced soon.

Source: OFC Media

NATIONAL FUTSAL TEAM TRIALS | The SIFF Futsal Department is inviting players to attend initial trials for the National M...
17/01/2025

NATIONAL FUTSAL TEAM TRIALS | The SIFF Futsal Department is inviting players to attend initial trials for the National Men’s Futsal team on Tuesday, 21st January 2025, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the SIFF Futsal Court. A total of 92 players, including overseas-based talent, have been selected for the train-on squad, primarily chosen from the 10 clubs in the SIFF Super Futsal League. The team is gearing up for a busy year, with key matches scheduled under the FIFA Futsal International Match Calendar and the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup in September.

Source: SIFF Media

SOLOMON ISLANDS PLAYERS JOIN NPL | Three Solomon Islands footballers have signed with Australian clubs for the 2025 seas...
16/01/2025

SOLOMON ISLANDS PLAYERS JOIN NPL | Three Solomon Islands footballers have signed with Australian clubs for the 2025 season, including Raphael Le'ai, Rovu Boyers, and Javin Alick Wae. The transfers are seen as milestones for local football and are supported by the Australian Government.

Read More Here: https://sports.islesmedia.net/4370-2/

19/12/2024

KOMOLONG PRAISES PNG TEAM'S HISTORIC WIN | Papua New Guinea (PNG) national football team captain Alwin Komolong celebrated their 3-2 historic victory over the Solomon Islands, marking their first win on the Solomon Islands soil since 2016.

BEACH SOCCER REFEREES COMPLETE TRAINING | 28 referees, including females, successfully completed a 5-day FIFA/SIFF Beach...
15/12/2024

BEACH SOCCER REFEREES COMPLETE TRAINING | 28 referees, including females, successfully completed a 5-day FIFA/SIFF Beach Soccer MA Course on Friday. The course, facilitated by FIFA/OFC Referee Instructor Neil Poloso and FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup referee Hugo Hebala, focused on the fundamentals of beach soccer and updated rules and regulations. SIFF CEO Leonard Paia congratulated the participants and promised continued support, with more competitions to help them apply their new knowledge. The training also included referees from various Provincial Football Associations, marking an important step in reviving beach soccer.

Source: SIFF Media

NATIONAL TEAM DEFEATS DEVELOPMENT SQUAD | The Solomon Islands National Team won 2-0 against the Solomon Islands Developm...
13/12/2024

NATIONAL TEAM DEFEATS DEVELOPMENT SQUAD | The Solomon Islands National Team won 2-0 against the Solomon Islands Development Team in the MSG Prime Minister's Cup Match Day 2 match, breaking the deadlock through Bobby Leslie's goal and Alvin Hou's goal, but the Development Team nearly scored in stoppage time. The National Team leads group standings with six points, the Development Team remains winless, with the National Team praising players' performance, and the Development Team requiring consistency.

Read More Here: https://sports.islesmedia.net/solomon-islands-national-team-edge-development-side-in-hard-fought-derby/

RECAP PICTURES | The Oceania 7s championships took place over the weekend at the Solomon Islands National Stadium in Hon...
11/12/2024

RECAP PICTURES | The Oceania 7s championships took place over the weekend at the Solomon Islands National Stadium in Honiara, attracting strong support from Honiara residents, fans, and supporters. The event saw Pacific nations compete in exciting rugby matches, with the local community showing their enthusiasm for the teams. The competition highlighted the region's passion for rugby and brought together fans to cheer for the respective teams.

📷: Photo credit @ Lynnissha Runa – Sunday Isles Freelancer

OFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW | The draw for the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 has been held at the OFC Home of Football i...
11/12/2024

OFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW | The draw for the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 has been held at the OFC Home of Football in Auckland, New Zealand. Three teams—Royal Puma FC from American Samoa, Vaipuna SC from Samoa, and Tupapa Maraerenga FC from the Cook Islands—will compete in the OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying 2025, set to take place in the Cook Islands from February 8-14. The winner of the qualifying tournament will advance to the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025, which will be held in the Solomon Islands from March 30 to April 12. The full match schedule and participating teams will be confirmed later.

Source: OFC Media

SOLOMON ISLANDER WOMEN COMPETE MARATHON | Two Solomon Islander women, Dr. Tammy Tabe, and Fiorenzo Toncan, became the fi...
10/12/2024

SOLOMON ISLANDER WOMEN COMPETE MARATHON | Two Solomon Islander women, Dr. Tammy Tabe, and Fiorenzo Toncan, became the first Solomon Islanders to participate in the 2024 Honolulu Marathon, which attracted 36,122 participants. Dr. Tabe ran the full marathon, a 26.2-mile course, inspired by her experience of loneliness. She advised future participants to treat the marathon like a long run without being pressured.

Read More Here: https://womensmedia.islesmedia.net/solomon-islander-women-in-2024-honolulu-marathon/

MSG DIRECTOR GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS GOALS | The third MSG Prime Minister's Cup in Honiara has begun, promoting regional soli...
10/12/2024

MSG DIRECTOR GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS GOALS | The third MSG Prime Minister's Cup in Honiara has begun, promoting regional solidarity and football excellence among Melanesian nations. The 12-day tournament, aimed at establishing the MSG as a Tier 1 FIFA-recognized event, will also donate USD 2,000 annually to host nations for grassroots development in schools.

Read More Here: https://sports.islesmedia.net/msg-prime-ministers-cup-opens-in-honiara-director-general-highlights-historical-and-future-goals/

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KOMOLONG PRAISES PNG TEAM'S HISTORIC WIN | Papua New Guinea (PNG) national football team captain Alwin Komolong celebrated their 3-2 historic victory over the Solomon Islands, marking their first win on the Solomon Islands soil since 2016.

JOVITA AMBROSE DEBUTS STRONGLY | Jovita Ambrose experienced a mixture of emotions after making her debut for the national senior women’s Rugby 7s team. The young athlete made an impressive start by scoring two tries during the 2024 Oceania Rugby 7s Championship in Honiara, showcasing her potential and skill on the field. Source: Solomon Rugby – SIRUF

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Raw Sports Flashback CELEBRATING SPORTS UNITY TODAY| The Solomon National Institute of Sports hosted the SITAS ( Solomon Islands Tertiary Association) Cluster Day, marking International Day of University Sports, involving five educational institutions – Don Bosco Technical Institute, St. Martin Rural Training Centre, Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Tuvaruvu Community High School and University of the South Pacific (USP) in Honiara. The event aimed to celebrate sports, identify future athletes and foster community among students. Sponsors included the Balekana family, the Wendy Bosa family, and Delite Industries LTD.

SURI’S STRATEGY SECURES VICTORY | Solomon Islands U19 coach Batram Suri's strategic guidance and dedication on and off the field led his team to a hard-fought victory over the Subway Joeys. The win marked a key moment for the young Solomon Islanders, who now prepare for their second match against Australia's U17 team on Sunday, with kickoff at 6pm AEST (7pm local).

Young Solomon Islander waving Aussie flag when they scored first against Solomon Islands yesterday.

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