SIFF invests in players’ futures
The Solomon Islands Football Confederation (SIFF) has launched a new initiative to support women’s footballers in their off-field growth and personal development. The PG2023 Legacy Scholarships aim to create a positive legacy through investment in the academic pursuits, as well as sporting development opportunities, for 20 footballers. The first round of recipients was announced by […]
Rain doesn’t dampen opening day of WPL
Heavy rain on Saturday saw the opening match day of the 2021 Solrais Women’s Premier League reduced to just one encounter from three, but that hardly dampened the spirits as the competition’s sophomore season got underway at Lawson Tama Stadium. Last year’s runners-up Koloale had been set to open the new season against West Honiara, […]
Royals claim inaugural title
RSIPF Royals are the undefeated champions of the 2020 Solrais Women’s Premier League after edging rivals Koloale FC 3-1 in the grand final of the inaugural season. Goals from Solomon Islands international Laydah Samani and Francina Mautai put Royals ahead and although Agnes Pegi pulled back a lone goal for Koloale late in the second […]
Women’s Premier League Grand Final set
Minor Premier champions RSIPF Royals will face off with pre-season tournament winner Koloale FC in the 2020 Solrais Women’s Premier League final this weekend. Royals were the first side to secure their place in the final after seeing off Naha FC by 4-0 in their Wednesday afternoon semi-final at DC Park in Honiara. Solomon Islands […]
Play-off time in Honiara
A 2-1 victory over Naha FC for RSIPF Royals saw the side secure the inaugural minor-premiership champions title, but the journey isn’t yet over for the teams participating in the Solomon Islands Football Federation Women’s Premier League Championship. This weekend the play-offs get underway before moving into the semi-finals in early December before the Grand […]
Naha aiming to end season on a high
When Naha FC finished the Solomon Islands pre-season tournament in seventh place, they hardly expected to be vying for the championship title just a few months later. But the side is now one match away from snatching the inaugural Solrais Women’s Premier League title from current leaders RSIPF Royals, far exceeding their expectations for the […]
Women’s Premier League hitting the right spot in Solomon Islands
The initial buzz hasn’t died down two match days into the competition proving the inaugural Solrais Women’s Premier League is finally whetting the appetite for competitive women’s football in the Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands Football Federation Women’s Football Development Officer Antoinette Miniti has been really impressed with how the wider community has gotten behind the […]
Women’s Premier League launches in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) officially launched the inaugural Solrais Women’s Premier League on Saturday in one of the most impressive women’s football event the region has seen. The Women’s Premier League, which gets underway with its first round this Saturday 15 August, will feature eight teams; Koloale FC, Wansol Frigates, Naha FC, Solright […]