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Solomon Islands prepare to host expanded OFC Women’s Champions League 2024!

Women’s football in Oceania continues to grow apace, with the OFC Women’s Champions League 2024 kicking off in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this weekend. The second edition of the tournament sees an increase in teams competing, with 8 sides taking part this month – three more than the five who contested …

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Solomon Islands FF referees receive FIFA accreditation for 2024!

It’s a significant milestone for Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) with eight referees receiving their FIFA accreditation for 2024, in a ceremony held last week. The group includes two centre referees, three assistant referees, two futsal referees and a beach soccer referee. Among the list of referees, presented by FIFA, …

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Solomon Islands FF confirm 2023 competitions schedule!

The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) have confirmed a bumper schedule for 2024. The federation will host 17 competitions this year including three Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) events. One of those is the OFC Women’s Champions League, with 2024 the second edition of the tournament – featuring six teams, including …

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Solomon Warriors qualify for 2023 OFC Champions League!

A stunning curling shot from the sideline by Dennis Ifunaoa has helped Solomon Warriors qualify for the OFC Champions League 2023. They have beaten Kossa FC 2-1 in the second leg of their National Play-Off fixture in Honiara and means they advance to the main draw 3-2 on aggregate. The …

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First Solomon Islands FF Junior Futsal Cup a hit!

Over 200 futsal players, from Under-12 level through to U-20, took part in the first Solomon Islands Football Federation International Junior Futsal Cup in Honiara earlier this month. Involving local teams as well as guest sides from Just Futsal Australia, the festival had a focus on fun and development, and …

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The Solomon Islands hit the ground running with first-ever OFC Women’s Football Capacity Building Workshop!

Fifteen women from across the Solomon Islands took the time to learn about leadership development at the inaugural OFC Women’s Football Capacity Building Workshop, held between September 19-21 in Honiara. The workshop, which is part of the OFC Women’s Football Capacity Building Programme, aims to build the foundations for women …

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Oceania condole the death of Solomon Islands’ Robert Sulimae!

The Oceania Football Confederation extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert Sulimae, and the wider Solomon Islands football community, following his passing last week in Honiara. Robert had held the position of Referee Development Officer at the Solomon Islands Football Federation since September 2018 and was …

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Just Play festival a welcome break for children in the Solomon Islands!

In the wake of civil unrest in the Solomon Islands which caused disruptions to everyday life, the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) held a Just Play festival just before the holiday break aimed at offering a reprieve for local children. Run jointly by the SIFF technical and social responsibility departments, …

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Coaches start journey towards OFC Senior C Licence in Solomon Islands!

Seventeen coaches from the Solomon Islands took the first step towards earning their OFC Senior C Licence qualification last month, taking part in a five-day coaching course in Honiara. The course involved theoretical and practical sessions delivered by the Solomon Islands Football Federation technical department, led by Technical Director Moses …

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Health & WASH roll-out continues in Solomon Islands!

The Just Play team in Solomon Islands is continuing to roll out the 2021 curriculum across the nation with the Mwaradja community on the island of Ulawa in the Makira Province receiving their introduction last month. Just Play instructors Vanessa Kausimae and Grace Rinaoa hosted participants of both the 6-12-year …

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