The Women's Premier League, also known as the Solrais Women's Premier League due to sponsorship reasons with local rice distributor Solrais, is the top-flight women's football league in the Solomon Islands.
| Founded | 2020 |
|---|---|
| First season | 2020 |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Confederation | OFC (Oceania) |
| Divisions | 1 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current: 2020 Women's Premier League (Solomon Islands) | |
History
editThe Solomon Islands Football Federation launched the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League in August 2020 with local rice distributor Solrais as the league's title sponsor amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] This the first women's competition of its kind organized by the country's federation which plans a women's national team to regularly compete in competitions in Oceania by 2023 when the league is projected to be on its third season. The first season which is planned to be held until November 2020 was pioneered by eight teams; Koloale FC, Solright FC, Frigates United, RSIPF, Haura FC, Marist FC, Naha FC and Renbel Ibis.[2]
References
edit- ^ Abana, Simon (9 August 2020). "Solrais Women's Premier League launched". Solomon Islands Football Federation. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "History made in the Solomon Islands as Women's Premier League debuts". FIFA. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.