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Solomon Islands national football team

The Solomon Islands men's national football team is the national football team of Solomon Islands, administered by the Solomon Islands Football Federation. The Solomon Islands national football team was founded in 1978. They were officially recognised by FIFA a decade later, in 1988.[3]

Solomon Islands
Nickname(s)Bonitos
AssociationSolomon Islands Football Federation
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coachFelipe Vega-Arango
CaptainJoses Nawo
Most capsHenry Fa'arodo (64)
Top scorerCommins Menapi (34)
Home stadiumNational Stadium,
Lawson Tama Stadium
FIFA codeSOL
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 132 Decrease 1 (4 April 2024)[1]
Highest120 (October 2007, April 2008)
Lowest200 (January–March 2016)
First international
 Solomon Islands 6–3 New Hebrides 
(Suva, Fiji; 30 August 1963)
Biggest win
 Solomon Islands 16–0 Cook Islands 
(Papeete, Tahiti; 21 August 1995)
Biggest defeat
 Tahiti 18–0 Solomon Islands 
(Suva, Fiji; 8 December 1963)
OFC Nations Cup
Appearances7 (first in 1980)
Best resultRunners-up, 2004

History

During the 2004 Oceania World Cup qualification/Oceania Cup the team drew 2–2 with Australia and qualified for the second leg. In the second leg, the Solomon Islands national men's team were thrashed by Australia 5–1 and 6–0 in the two matches, with Australia qualifying for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.

The Solomons got a second chance against the Socceroos in a two-legged series in September 2005, this time with the winner advancing to a two-legged series against CONMEBOL's fifth-place finisher for a berth in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and the team was thrashed by Australia 7–0 on the first leg and 2–1 in the second played at home.

The Solomons were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup – having got off to a good start winning every game in their qualifying group and comfortably progressing to the knockout rounds, defeats to New Caledonia and then to Vanuatu saw them knocked out of the competition.

In 2012, the Solomon Islands held the 2012 OFC Nations Cup which was also the second round of World Cup qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup where they finished in fourth place after qualifying through to the knockout stage by defeating Papua New Guinea and having draws against Fiji and New Zealand. They lost in the semi-final after they lost to the champions Tahiti after Jonathan Tehau scored the only goal. They later lost to New Zealand in the third-place playoff. The third round of World Cup qualifying saw the team finish bottom of the group after only taking one win against Tahiti.

After first taking charge of the team in 2017, Spaniard Felipe Vega-Arango was appointed for his second stint in June 2021.[4]

In 2019, they went on a three-week training tour in Netherlands.[5]

In June 2023, Solomon Islands played their friendly match against Southeast Asia countries, Singapore and Malaysia. Solomon Island won the 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup after winning against Papua New Guinea (3–1), Vanuatu (1–0) and New Caledonia (1–0) as Raphael Lea'i clinch the golden boots as the tournament top scorer with four goals.

Team image

Kit sponsorship

Kit lierPeriod
Lotto2004–2012
Pasifika2013–2016
Veto2016–2021
UCAN2022–

Sponsors

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

v  Vanuatu
23 March Friendly Solomon Islands  2–0  Vanuatu Lautoka, Fiji
  • Feni 68'
  • Komasi 81'
ReportStadium: Churchill Park
v  Solomon Islands
26 March Friendly Fiji  0–2  Solomon Islands Lautoka, Fiji
Report
Stadium: Churchill Park
v  Solomon Islands
14 June Friendly Malaysia  4–1  Solomon Islands Terengganu, Malaysia
21:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium
v  Solomon Islands
18 June Friendly Singapore  1–1  Solomon Islands Kallang, Singapore
Shawal Anuar 31'
Joses Nawo 84'
Stadium: National Stadium
Referee: Somsing Torphong (Thailand)
v  Solomon Islands
8 October 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup Papua New Guinea  1–3  Solomon Islands Nouméa, New Caledonia
14:00 UTC+11:00Gunemba 51'ReportLea'i 80', 86', 90+3'Stadium: Stade Numa-Daly Magenta
Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
v  Vanuatu
11 October 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup Solomon Islands  1–0  Vanuatu Koné, New Caledonia
13:00 UTC+11:00Leslie 45'ReportStadium: Stade Yoshida
v  New Caledonia
14 October 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup Solomon Islands  1–0  New Caledonia Nouméa, New Caledonia
17:00 UTC+11:00Stadium: Stade Numa-Daly Magenta
v  Samoa
17 November 2023 Pacific Games Solomon Islands  1–0  Samoa Honiara, Solomon Islands
15:00 UTC+11Orobulu 49'ReportStadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh (New Zealand)
v  Solomon Islands
23 November 2023 (2023-11-23) 2023 Pacific Games American Samoa  0–11  Solomon Islands Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara
15:00Report
  • Orobulu 6', 45+3', 72', 80', 90+3'
  • Leslie 16'
  • Feni 25', 41', 66'
  • Molea 28', 34'
Referee: Calvin Berg (New Zealand)
v  Solomon Islands
28 November 2023 Pacific Games SF Fiji  0–2  Solomon Islands Honiara, Solomon Islands
15:00Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
v  Solomon Islands
2 December 2023 Pacific Games Final New Caledonia  2–2 (a.e.t.)
(7–6 p)		  Solomon Islands Honiara, Solomon Islands
10:00
Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
Penalties
  • Ranchain
  • Bako
  • Richard
  • Waya
  • Zeoula
  • Iwa
  • Waia
  • Vakié

2024

v  Fiji
18 March Friendly Solomon Islands  2–1  Fiji Honiara, Solomon Islands
15:00 UTC+11
  • Molea 77'
  • Hou 90'
Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
v  Fiji
21 March Friendly Solomon Islands  0–2  Fiji Honiara, Solomon Islands
Raheem 45'
Krishna 64'		Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
v  Vanuatu
15 June 2024 OFC Nations Cup Solomon Islands  v  Vanuatu Port Vila, Vanuatu
Stadium: Freshwater Stadium
v  Solomon Islands
18 June 2024 OFC Nations Cup New Zealand  v  Solomon Islands Port Vila, Vanuatu
Stadium: Freshwater Stadium
v  Solomon Islands
21 June 2024 OFC Nations Cup New Caledonia  v  Solomon Islands Port Vila, Vanuatu
Stadium: Freshwater Stadium

Coaching staff

Position
Head coach Felipe Vega-Arango
Assistant coach Eddie Marahare
Goalkeeper coach Zantas Kabini
Kit Manager Augustine Hou
Team Manager Patrick Miniti

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2023 Pacific Games.[8]

Caps and goals correct as of 14 October 2023, after the match against  New Caledonia

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1GKPhilip Mango (1995-08-28) August 28, 1995 (age 28)330 Central Coast
1GKMichael Laulae (2002-05-20) May 20, 2002 (age 21)10 Henderson Eels
1GKTimothy Mae'arasia (1995-06-19) June 19, 1995 (age 28)10 Solomon Warriors
2DFLeon Kofana (2002-06-22) June 22, 2002 (age 21)110 Henderson Eels
2DFAllen Peter (1995-09-11) September 11, 1995 (age 28)110 Solomon Warriors
2DFJavin Wae (2002-11-17) November 17, 2002 (age 21)100 Central Coast
2DFCalvin Ohasio (2000-04-05) April 5, 2000 (age 24)30 Marist
2DFAlick Stanton (1998-05-25) May 25, 1998 (age 25)30 Central Coast
2DFDavid Supa (2000-12-21) December 21, 2000 (age 23)40 Central Coast
2DFAengari Gagame (2000-04-15) April 15, 2000 (age 24)30 Solomon Warriors
2DFLeoa Mani (1989-06-02) June 2, 1989 (age 34)00 Solomon Warriors
3MFJoses Nawo (1988-05-03) May 3, 1988 (age 35)418 Kossa
3MFAtkin Kaua (1996-04-04) April 4, 1996 (age 28)275 Laugu United
3MFAlvin Hou (1996-09-18) September 18, 1996 (age 27)136 Solomon Warriors
3MFWilliam Komasi (2000-06-10) June 10, 2000 (age 23)101 Central Coast
3MFMolis Gagame (1989-09-21) September 21, 1989 (age 34)70 Kossa
3MFTigi Molea (1992-09-24) September 24, 1992 (age 31)30 Solomon Warriors
4FWGagame Feni (1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 31)2916 Kossa
4FWMicah Lea'alafa (1991-06-01) 1 June 1991 (age 32)157 FK Beograd
4FWRaphael Lea'i (2003-09-09) September 9, 2003 (age 20)1210 Velež Mostar
4FWBobby Leslie (2000-03-03) March 3, 2000 (age 24)31 Waneagu United
4FWJohn Orobulu (2000-08-29) August 29, 2000 (age 23)10 Southern United

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up within the last twelve months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GKJunior Petua (2003-12-30) 30 December 2003 (age 20)00 Honiara City FC2023 Pacific GamesPRE
GKJames Do'oro (1995-06-19) 19 June 1995 (age 28)00 Sosa FCv.  Singapore, 18 June 2023
DFIani Lagwai Kalu (1999-07-16) 16 July 1999 (age 24)100 Napier City Roversv.  Singapore, 18 June 2023
DFJunior Aengari (2000-04-15) 15 April 2000 (age 24)20 Solomon Warriorsv.  Singapore, 18 June 2023
DFJunior David (2001-09-22) 22 September 2001 (age 22)30 Central Coastv.  Singapore, 18 June 2023
MFDon Keana (2000-09-09) 9 September 2000 (age 23)40 Waneagu United2023 Pacific GamesPRE
MFPatrick Taroga (2000-05-25) 25 May 2000 (age 23)21 Henderson Eelsv.  Singapore, 18 June 2023
MFBen Fox (2001-07-06) 6 July 2001 (age 22)00 Marist F.C.v.  Singapore, 18 June 2023
FWJunior Fordney (1999-11-26) November 26, 1999 (age 24)10 Central Coast2023 Pacific GamesPRE
FWNorman Ngafu (1997-07-16) July 16, 1997 (age 26)10 Marist2023 Pacific GamesPRE
FWMohammad Mekawir (2000-07-27) 27 July 2000 (age 23)40 Waneagu Unitedv.  Singapore, 18 June 2023

Player records

As of 28 November 2023[9]
Players in bold are still active with Solomon Islands.

Most appearances

RankNameCapsGoalsCareer
1Henry Fa'arodo64202002–2017
2Benjamin Totori52292007–2019
3Joses Nawo5072011–present
4Hadisi Aengari4302011–present
5Nelson Sale Kilifa3702004–2017
Philip Mango3702016–present
7Commins Menapi36342000–2007
Batram Suri36141995–2005
9Atkin Kaua3452016–present
10Gagame Feni33192012–present

Top goalscorers

RankNameGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Commins Menapi34360.942000–2007
2Benjamin Totori29520.562007–2019
3Henry Fa'arodo20640.312002–2017
4Gagame Feni19330.582012–present
5Batram Suri14360.391995–2005
6Raphael Lea'i12150.82022–present
7Noel Berry10140.711995–2000
8Micah Lea'alafa8250.322016–present
9Joses Nawo7500.142011–present
10John Orobulu6612018–present
Alwin Hou6140.432018–present
Robert Seni6140.431996–2003
Alick Maemae6190.322004–2007
Jack Samani6280.212000–2007

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup qualification
YearHostRoundPldWDLFAPosPldWDLFA
1930 to 1986Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1990  ItalyDid not enterDid not enter
1994  United StatesDid not qualifyGroup Stage4013513
1998  FranceGroup Stage83322223
2002  South Korea
 Japan		Group Stage42021710
2006  Germany2nd116232416
2010  South AfricaKnockout Stage6402236
2014  Brazil4th9225722
2018  Russia2nd94141016
2022  Qatar2nd320168
2026  Canada
 Mexico
 United States		To be determinedTo be determined
2030  Morocco
 Portugal
 Spain
2034  Saudi Arabia
Total—––––––0/95723925118121

OFC Nations Cup

Oceania Cup / OFC Nations Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
1973Did not enterDid not enter
1980Group stage8th3003321—No qualification
1996Semi-finals3rd200213Squad4400101
1998Did not qualify421187
2000Third place3rd4202710Squad4211109
2002Group stage6th301239SquadQualified automatically
2004Runners-up2nd73131017Squad4310141
2008Did not qualify6402236
2012Fourth place4th512256SquadQualified as host
2016Semi-finals3rd410324SquadQualified automatically
2024Qualifield
TotalRunners-up7/102874173170—2215346524

Pacific Games

Pacific Games record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
1963Fourth place4th3102626
1966Group stage6th2011412
1969Sixth place6th5014819
1971did not enter
1975Third place3rd421198
1979Third place3rd5401245
1983Group stage10th3102011
1987did not enter
1991Runners-up2nd5410123
1995Runners-up2nd64023410
2003Group stage5th4211144
2007Fourth place4th6402236
2011Runners-up2nd7502216
2015See Solomon Islands national under-23 football team
2019Group stage7th5212309
TotalRunners-up12/155529620185119

Wantok Cup

Head-to-head record

As of 14 October 2023
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDWPCT
 American Samoa3300291+28100.00
 Australia10019855−470.00
 Chinese Taipei110010+1100.00
 Cook Islands5500372+35100.00
 Fiji38616164271−2915.79
 Guam3300242+22100.00
 Kiribati110070+7100.00
 Macau110041+3100.00
 Malaysia100114−30.00
 New Caledonia27112143153−2240.74
 New Zealand1302111149−380.00
 Papua New Guinea2314454029+1160.87
 Samoa[a]3300200+20100.00
 Singapore201145−10.00
 Tahiti2453162676−5020.83
 Tonga5500310+31100.00
 Tuvalu4400291+28100.00
 Vanuatu[b]3522767737+4062.86
 Wallis and Futuna3300231+22100.00
Total202873679445387+5843.07
Source: 1963–99 results and 2000–present results
Notes:

Honours

Historical kits

References

Further reading

External links

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