Teams bolstered by unique donation
The humble sports bra. It seems innocuous when you come from a background where this necessity is readily available in local stores. However, for some players in the Solomon Islands top-flight Women’s Premier League, tracking down quality sports bra hasn’t been that simple. Which is why the recent donation of sporting equipment from the Australian […]
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 […]
Lupe Ole Soaga claim maiden title
Consistent performances throughout the season have helped see Lupe Ole Soaga through to their their first Samoa Women’s Premier League title. The team from Magiagi village have been top performers since they made their first appearance in Samoa’s top women’s league, making the final against Kiwi FC in 2013 to claim second place in their […]
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 football on a roll in Samoa
The two main islands in Samoa are benefiting from increased investment and opportunities for women’s football with concurrent leagues running in Upolu and Savaii. Last week the FFS Savaii Senior Women’s 7-a-side tournament kicked off the first of six weeks of competition at the FFS Regional Development Centre in Iva. Twelve teams are taking part […]