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Solomon Islands national football team

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This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Solomon Islands women's 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
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Bonitos
AssociationSolomon Islands Football Federation
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coachJosh Smith
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 147 Decrease 3 (24 October 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
Appearances8 (first in 1980)
Best resultRunners-up, 2004

History

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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

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Kit sponsorship

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Kit lier Period
  Lotto 2004–2012
  Pasifika 2013–2016
  Veto 2016–2021
  UCAN 2022–

Sponsors

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Results and fixtures

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Main articles: Solomon Islands national football team results (1963–1999) and Solomon Islands national football team results (2000–present)

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

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17 November 2023 Pacific Games Solomon Islands   1–0   Samoa Honiara, Solomon Islands
15:00 UTC+11 Orobulu   49' Report Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh (New Zealand)
23 November 2023 Pacific Games American Samoa   0–11   Solomon Islands Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara
15:00 Report
Referee: Calvin Berg (New Zealand)
28 November 2023 Pacific Games SF Fiji   0–2   Solomon Islands Honiara, Solomon Islands
15:00 Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
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

2024

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18 March Friendly Solomon Islands   2–1   Fiji Honiara, Solomon Islands
15:00 UTC+11
Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
21 March Friendly Solomon Islands   0–2   Fiji Honiara, Solomon Islands
Raheem   45'
Krishna   64'		 Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
15 June 2024 OFC Nations Cup Solomon Islands   0–1   Vanuatu Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 UTC+11 Report
Stadium: Freshwater Stadium
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Veer Singh (Fiji)
18 June 2024 OFC Nations Cup New Zealand   3–0   Solomon Islands Port Vila, Vanuatu
12:00 UTC+11
Report Stadium: Freshwater Stadium
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: David Yareboinen (Papua New Guinea)
21 June 2024 OFC Nations Cup New Caledonia   Cancelled   Solomon Islands Port Vila, Vanuatu
12:00 UTC+11 Stadium: Freshwater Stadium
Note: On 5 June 2024, New Caledonia withdrew from the 2024 OFC Nations Cup due to the serious crisis in the country.[6]
2 September Friendly Fiji   1–0   Solomon Islands Suva, Fiji
19:00 UTC+12
Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium
5 September Friendly Solomon Islands   0–3   Hong Kong Suva, Fiji
19:00 UTC+12
Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium
Referee: Torika Delai (Fiji)
10 October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Solomon Islands   0–1   Fiji Suva, Fiji
19:00 UTC+12 Report Krishna   13' Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium
Attendance: 2,000[7]
Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
14 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Solomon Islands   v   New Caledonia Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
13:00 UTC+10 Stadium: PNG Football Stadium
17 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Papua New Guinea   v   Solomon Islands Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
16:00 UTC+10 Report Stadium: PNG Football Stadium

Coaching staff

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Position
Head coach   Jacob Moli[8]
Assistant coach   Stanley Waita[8]
Goalkeeper coach   Tibon Oge
Kit Manager   Augustine Hou
Team Manager   Dixion Lauia Anga

Coaching history

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Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

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Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification against   Fiji on 10 October 2024.[11]

Caps and goals correct as of 10 October 2024, after the match against   Fiji.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Philip Mango (1995-08-28) August 28, 1995 (age 29) 45 0   Central Coast
1GK Michael Laulae (2002-05-20) May 20, 2002 (age 22) 4 0   Henderson Eels
1GK Harold Nauania (1997-10-10) October 10, 1997 (age 27) 2 0   Real Kakamora
2DF Javin Wae (2002-11-17) November 17, 2002 (age 21) 20 0   Central Coast
2DF Leon Kofana (2002-06-22) June 22, 2002 (age 22) 21 0   Rewa
2DF David Supa (2000-12-21) December 21, 2000 (age 23) 14 0   Central Coast
2DF Calvin Ohasio (2000-04-05) April 5, 2000 (age 24) 12 0   Central Coast
2DF Junior David (2001-09-22) September 22, 2001 (age 23) 10 0   Central Coast
2DF Alick Stanton (1998-05-25) May 25, 1998 (age 26) 9 0   Central Coast
3MF Atkin Kaua (1996-04-04) April 4, 1996 (age 28) 40 5   Laugu United
3MF William Komasi (2000-06-10) June 10, 2000 (age 24) 21 1   Nadroga
3MF Don Keana (2000-09-09) September 9, 2000 (age 24) 6 0   Waneagu United
3MF Carlos Liomasia (1994-09-17) September 17, 1994 (age 30) 2 0   Tailevu
3MF Ben Fox (2001-07-06) July 6, 2001 (age 23) 1 0   Marist
3MF Jared Rongosulia (1995-11-06) November 6, 1995 (age 29) 0 0   Navua
3MF Paul Francis (2004-09-05) September 5, 2004 (age 20) 0 0   Waneagu United
4FW Micah Lea'alafa (1991-06-01) June 1, 1991 (age 33) 28 8   FK Beograd
4FW Alvin Hou (1996-09-18) September 18, 1996 (age 28) 25 7   Solomon Warriors
4FW Raphael Lea'i (2003-09-09) September 9, 2003 (age 21) 22 11   Adelaide City
4FW John Orobulu (2000-08-29) August 29, 2000 (age 24) 14 8   Henderson Eels
4FW Bobby Leslie (2000-03-03) March 3, 2000 (age 24) 12 2   Central Coast
4FW Mohammad Mekawir (2000-07-27) July 27, 2000 (age 24) 7 0   Navua

Recent call-ups

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

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Junior Petua (2003-12-30) December 30, 2003 (age 20) 0 0   Honiara City v.   Fiji, 20 March 2024
GK Timothy Mae'arasia (1995-06-19) June 19, 1995 (age 29) 2 0   Solomon Warriors 2023 Pacific Games
DF Prince Tahanipue (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 29) 10 0   Central Coast v.   Hong Kong, 5 September 2024
DF Loea Taisara (1989-06-02) June 2, 1989 (age 35) 3 0   Solomon Warriors v.   Hong Kong, 5 September 2024
DF Allen Peter (1995-09-11) September 11, 1995 (age 29) 18 0   Solomon Warriors 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup
DF Steven Koti (2000-06-10) June 10, 2000 (age 24) 0 0   Kossa 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup
DF Hadisi Aengari (1988-10-23) October 23, 1988 (age 36) 44 0   Solomon Warriors v.   Fiji, 20 March 2024
MF Tigi Molea (1992-09-24) September 24, 1992 (age 32) 11 3   Solomon Warriors v.   Hong Kong, 5 September 2024
MF Marlon Tahioa (1998-11-28) November 28, 1998 (age 25) 9 0   Central Coast v.   Hong Kong, 5 September 2024
MF Hudson Oreinima (1988-07-24) July 24, 1988 (age 36) 2 0   Central Coast 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup
MF Hadyn Irodao (2002-10-29) October 29, 2002 (age 22) 0 0   Central Coast 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup
MF Molis Gagame (1989-09-21) September 21, 1989 (age 35) 14 0   Kossa v.   Fiji, 20 March 2024
FW Joses Nawo (1988-05-03) May 3, 1988 (age 36) 55 8   Real Kakamora v.   Hong Kong, 5 September 2024
FW Dalton Saeni (2002-10-14) October 14, 2002 (age 22) 0 0   Marist v.   Hong Kong, 5 September 2024
FW Gagame Feni (1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 32) 35 19   Kossa 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup
FW Junior Fordney (1999-11-26) November 26, 1999 (age 24) 1 0   Central Coast 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup
FW Norman Ngafu (1997-07-16) July 16, 1997 (age 27) 1 0   Marist 2023 Pacific GamesPRE

Player records

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As of 10 October 2024[12]
Players in bold are still active with Solomon Islands.

Most appearances

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Henry Fa'arodo is Solomon Islands' most capped player with 64 appearances.
Rank Name Caps Goals Career
1 Henry Fa'arodo 64 20 2002–2017
2 Joses Nawo 56 8 2011–present
3 Benjamin Totori 52 29 2007–2019
4 Hadisi Aengari 44 0 2011–present
5 Philip Mango 43 0 2016–present
6 Atkin Kaua 41 5 2016–present
7 Nelson Sale Kilifa 37 0 2004–2017
8 Commins Menapi 36 34 2000–2007
Batram Suri 36 14 1995–2005
10 Gagame Feni 35 19 2012–present

Top goalscorers

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Rank Name Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Commins Menapi 34 36 0.94 2000–2007
2 Benjamin Totori 29 52 0.56 2007–2019
3 Henry Fa'arodo 20 64 0.31 2002–2017
4 Gagame Feni 19 35 0.54 2012–present
5 Batram Suri 14 36 0.39 1995–2005
6 Raphael Lea'i 12 23 0.52 2022–present
7 Noel Berry 10 15 0.67 1995–2000
8 John Orobulu 8 14 0.57 2018–present
Micah Lea'alafa 8 29 0.28 2016–present
Joses Nawo 8 56 0.14 2011–present

Competitive record

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup qualification
Year Host Round Pld W D L F A Pos Pld W D L F A
1930 to 1986 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1990   Italy Did not enter Did not enter
1994   United States Did not qualify Group Stage 4 0 1 3 5 13
1998   France Group Stage 8 3 3 2 22 23
2002   South Korea
  Japan		 Group Stage 4 2 0 2 17 10
2006   Germany 2nd 11 6 2 3 24 16
2010   South Africa Knockout Stage 6 4 0 2 23 6
2014   Brazil 4th 9 2 2 5 7 22
2018   Russia 2nd 9 4 1 4 10 16
2022   Qatar 2nd 3 2 0 1 6 8
2026   Canada
  Mexico
  United States		 To be determined TBD 1 0 0 1 0 1
2030   Morocco
  Portugal
  Spain		 To be determined
2034   Saudi Arabia
Total — – – – – – – 0/9 58 23 9 26 118 122

OFC Nations Cup

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Oceania Cup / OFC Nations Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA
  1973 Did not enter Did not enter
  1980 Group stage 8th 3 0 0 3 3 21 — No qualification
  1996 Semi-finals 3rd 2 0 0 2 1 3 Squad 4 4 0 0 10 1
  1998 Did not qualify 4 2 1 1 8 7
  2000 Third place 3rd 4 2 0 2 7 10 Squad 4 2 1 1 10 9
  2002 Group stage 6th 3 0 1 2 3 9 Squad Qualified automatically
  2004 Runners-up 2nd 7 3 1 3 10 17 Squad 4 3 1 0 14 1
  2008 Did not qualify 6 4 0 2 23 6
  2012 Fourth place 4th 5 1 2 2 5 6 Squad Qualified automatically
  2016 Semi-finals 3rd 4 1 0 3 2 4 Squad
    2024 Group stage 6th 2 0 0 2 0 4 Squad
Total Runners-up 8/11 30 7 4 19 31 74 — 22 15 3 4 65 24

Pacific Games

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Pacific Games record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
  1963 Fourth place 4th 3 1 0 2 6 26
  1966 Group stage 6th 2 0 1 1 4 12
  1969 Sixth place 6th 5 0 1 4 8 19
  1971 did not enter
  1975 Third place 3rd 4 2 1 1 9 8
  1979 Third place 3rd 5 4 0 1 24 5
  1983 Group stage 10th 3 1 0 2 0 11
  1987 did not enter
  1991 Runners-up 2nd 5 4 1 0 12 3
  1995 Runners-up 2nd 6 4 0 2 34 10
  2003 Group stage 5th 4 2 1 1 14 4
  2007 Fourth place 4th 6 4 0 2 23 6
  2011 Runners-up 2nd 7 5 0 2 21 6
  2015 See Solomon Islands national under-23 football team
  2019 Group stage 7th 5 2 1 2 30 9
Total Runners-up 12/15 55 29 6 20 185 119

Wantok Cup

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Head-to-head record

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As of 5 September 2024
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD WPCT
  American Samoa 4 4 0 0 40 1 +39 100.00
  Australia 10 0 1 9 8 55 −47 0.00
  Chinese Taipei 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 100.00
  Cook Islands 5 5 0 0 37 2 +35 100.00
  Fiji 42 8 16 18 46 75 −29 19.05
  Guam 3 3 0 0 24 2 +22 100.00
  Hong Kong 1 0 0 1 0 3 −3 0.00
  Kiribati 1 1 0 0 7 0 +7 100.00
  Macau 1 1 0 0 4 1 +3 100.00
  Malaysia 1 0 0 1 1 4 −3 0.00
  New Caledonia 28 11 3 14 33 55 −22 39.29
  New Zealand 14 0 2 12 11 52 −41 0.00
  Papua New Guinea 23 14 4 5 40 29 +11 60.87
  Samoa[a] 4 4 0 0 21 0 +21 100.00
  Singapore 2 0 1 1 4 5 −1 0.00
  Tahiti 24 5 3 16 26 76 −50 20.83
  Tonga 5 5 0 0 31 0 +31 100.00
  Tuvalu 4 4 0 0 29 1 +28 100.00
  Vanuatu[b] 35 22 7 6 77 37 +40 62.86
  Wallis and Futuna 3 3 0 0 23 1 +22 100.00
Total 211 91 37 83 463 399 +64 43.13
Source: 1963–99 results and 2000–present results
Notes:
  1. ^ Includes results as Western Samoa.
  2. ^ Includes results as New Hebrides.

Honours

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Continental

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Regional

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Historical kits

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References

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  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Member Association – Solomon Islands". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on 23 June 2007. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Solomon Islands appoint new coach". 23 June 2021. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Historic training camp in Netherlands wrap-up". siff.com.sb. 5 June 2019. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  6. ^ "La Fédération se résout à la "NON-PARTICIPATION" des cagous". New Caledonian Football Federation. 5 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Solomon Islands vs Fiji". Oceania Football Confedetation. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d "MOLI APPOINTED FOR NATIONS CUP 2024". SIFF. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  9. ^ "FIFA.com". 23 June 2007. Archived from the original on 23 June 2007.
  10. ^ "Solomons search for new coach". Oceania Football Confederation. 29 July 2016. Archived from the original on 29 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  11. ^ "Squad Announcement". Facebook. Solomon Islands Football Federation. 3 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Solomon Islands". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

Further reading

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