HOST SUFFERS 2nd DEFEAT

Chances of making the final are hanging by a thread for the host nation of Solomon Islands after their 4-0 defeat to favourites New Zealand during Thursday’s second match. Solomon Islands went through a disappointing defeat to Tahiti early this week. They managed to put on a good performance against Tonga on Tuesday. But it…

Women’s football festival in Gizo

THE Western provincial capital of Gizo has witnessed its inaugural Women’s Football Festival tournament this week. All matches are being played at the JFK Stadium.  The event marks a significant milestone in the region’s sports history, celebrating and promoting women’s participation in football. Only four teams are participating with players being picked from all the…

MORE LOCAL COACHES ACCREDITED 

About 69 community local coaches and officials across Honiara accredited with certificates in Oceania Sport Education Program (OSEP)   A total of 69 coaches have received Oceania Sport Education program (OSEP) certified Community Coach and Official certificates after completing an intensive training. The participants completed four courses in Honiara recently facilitated by the National Sports Council (NSC).…

SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC FOOTBALL

In an exciting news for Solomon Islands football, the Australian Government and Football Australia are partnering to support the development of elite football throughout the Pacific in a renewed partnership. Delivered through Australia’s PacificAus Sports program, the four-year investment will facilitate regular international fixtures between Australian and Pacific national teams, including Solomon Islands, in addition to capacity-building…

First win for Solomons

Solomon Islands national women’s Futsal team registered its first win in the OFC women’s Futsal nation’s cup after beating Tonga, 2-0, in a much tough encounter, Tuesday. The match was played at Friendship Hall, East Honiara. Two goals from captain Ileen Pegi and Madlyn Aekuru in the second half was enough for the home side…

City netball ends 1st round 

Honiara Netball Association (HNA) league 2024 season has completed its round one of competition. This came after this year’s season kicked off on Saturday at the Multipurpose Court in Honiara. It takes the HNA two days to complete round one of competition with 15 matches played last Saturday while another 8 matches were played on…

HNA league 2024 kicks off

Honiara Netball Association (HNA) league 2024 season has kicked off over the weekend at the Multipurpose Hall in Honiara. A total of 15 matches from both the four divisions were played across two courts (court 1& 2). Matches on Saturday saw four matches played are from super division, 4 matches from division A, four matches…

Solo up against Tonga, Tue

Solomon Islands National Futsal Women’s team will play against Tonga on Tuesday in their second match of the OFC Futsal Women’s Nation’s Cup at the Friendship Hall in East Honiara. The host side is well prepared ahead to take on Tongans in the first-ever OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup that kicks off on Saturday. The…