Warriors suffers first defeat

The Telekom Super League (TSL) defending champions Solomon Warriors suffered its first defeat of the season to Laugu United over the weekend. The match was played on Saturday at Lawson Tama Stadium. Solomon Warriors has been on a flying start since the start of the season in April this year winning eight matches, three draws…

SI eyes pro league

SOLOMON Islands intends to participate in a professional league that Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) plans to organise in 2026. Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) President Donald Marahare highlighted this during an interview with the High Park Communication of FIFA last week after he met with the FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Paris. While the details…

Gizo inter-ministry league resumes

The much-anticipated Gizo Inter-Ministry League has resumed its matches after a long break. This followed the conclusion of the Western Cup Men’s Senior Tournament, which was held at JFK Stadium in Gizo, the provincial capital of the Western Province last month. The league finally kicked off on Thursday with the first matches and is set…

Midwest, Auki league champ

Midwest Football Club (FC) has emerged as the champions of the Malaita Football Association (MFA) Auki Capital League (ACL).  The team from West Kwara’ae claimed the top spot, receiving a trophy, 28 gold medals, and a cash prize of $8,500. Led by the formidable Junior Zimry, a former Malaita Eagles sensation, Midwest showcased exceptional skill…

TOUGH TASK

Still no head coach, time runs out as major competitions approach DELAY in appointing a new football head coach for the national senior men’s side to prepare for upcoming major competitions is one of the challenges facing Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF). This was highlighted by the SIFF President Donald Marahare during an interview with…

DRAMATIC DRAW

Central Coast, Solomon Warriors share point in a dramatic nil all thriller The Telekom Super League (TSL) defending champion Solomon Warriors and the TSL current table leader Central Coast FC have shared points in a nil all dramatic thriller during the mid-week catch up matches on Wednesday. The exciting match was played at the Lawson…

New Western Cup champ

GIZO United has been crowned the 2024 Western Cup champion after beating the young West Marovo side by a goal in the grand final played Tuesday at the Western provincial capital of Gizo. They walked away with $15, 000 cash, gold medals and the main trophy. West Marovo received $10, 000 cash, silver and a…

MEDALIST AWARDED

After confusion was sorted out eight months on following PG23 A FEMALE Judo athlete finally receives her cash incentive for winning silver medal at last year’s Pacific Games (PG23) in Honiara. It has been about eight months of waiting for Elizabeth Tengai as sporting bodies worked hard to sort out a confusion. On Monday, she…

Netball registration extended

REGISTRATION for the Honiara Netball Association (HNA) 2024 proper league has been extended. It was supposed to close yesterday, Monday 29th July. However, its now being extended to Friday 2nd August 2024. Ruth Aihunu a representative from the HNA executive confirmed to Star Sport yesterday. “All registration now extended to this Friday to allow teams…