Nickname(s) | Bonitos | ||
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Association | Solomon Islands Football Federation | ||
Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | Batram Suri | ||
Captain | Philip Mango | ||
Most caps | Ian Paia (3) | ||
Top scorer | Ian Paia (7) | ||
FIFA code | SOL | ||
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First international | |||
Papua New Guinea 2 – 4 Solomon Islands (Auckland, New Zealand; January 14, 2004) | |||
Biggest win | |||
American Samoa 1 – 16 Solomon Islands (Taupō, New Zealand; March 21, 2012) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Australia 5 – 0 Solomon Islands (Sydney, Australia; January 20, 2004) | |||
OFC U23 Championship | |||
Appearances | 6 | ||
Best result | Second place |
The Solomon Islands national under-23 football team, also known as Solympic, represents the Solomon Islands at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Solomon Islands national football team
The Solomon Islands U23 made five appearances so far at the OFC U23 Championship. Their best result was a second place twice, in 1999 and in 2008. In 2015 they will make their sixth appearance during the 2015 Pacific Games.
The OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every four years to decide the only qualification spot for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the Olympic Games.
OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1991 | Did not enter | |||||||
1996 | Fourth place | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 21 | |
1999 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6 | |
2004 | Group stage | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 12 | |
2008 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 5 | |
2012 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 4 | |
2015 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
2019 | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | |
2023 | Semi-Final | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | |
Total | 37 | 37 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 99 | 66 |
13 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup | Fiji | 1–1 | Solomon Islands | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
15:00 | Christopher Wasasala 72' | Tutizama Tanito 25' | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Nawen Hopkims (Vanuatu) |
15 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup | Vanuatu | 0–0 | Solomon Islands | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
13:00 | Report | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium |
17 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup | Solomon Islands | v | New Caledonia | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
14:30 | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium |
21 September 2019 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage | Solomon Islands | 6-0 | American Samoa | Suva, Fiji |
12:00 | Report | Stadium: ANZ National Stadium Attendance: 150 Referee: Mederic Lacour |
24 September 2019 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage | Samoa | 0-5 | Solomon Islands | Suva, Fiji |
12:00 | Report | Stadium: ANZ National Stadium Attendance: 150 Referee: Joel Hopken |
27 September 2019 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage | New Zealand | 4-2 | Solomon Islands | Suva, Fiji |
18:00 |
| Report | Stadium: ANZ National Stadium Attendance: 600 Referee: Mederic Lacour |
The following players were called to the squad for the 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament from 21 September - 5 October 2019.
Caps and goals updated as of 5 October 2019 after the match against New Zealand.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Desmond Tutu | 29 September 1997 | 3 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
12 | GK | Harold Nauania | 10 October 1997 | 2 | 0 | Isabel United |
20 | GK | Joel Nanogo | 23 December 2000 | 0 | 0 | Real Kakamora |
2 | DF | Junior David | 22 September 2001 | 5 | 0 | Hekari United |
3 | DF | John Aeta | 2 September 2000 | 5 | 0 | Marist |
4 | DF | Gagame Aengari Jr. | 15 April 2000 | 5 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
5 | DF | William Komasi | 10 June 2000 | 5 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
13 | DF | Alick Kitalo | 15 November 1997 | 2 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
15 | DF | George Leaga | 18 November 1999 | 2 | 0 | Kossa |
6 | MF | Rodney Suri | 12 March 1997 | 4 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
7 | MF | Augustine Waita | 13 June 1997 | 5 | 5 | Henderson Eels |
8 | MF | Patrick Taroga | 25 May 2000 | 5 | 3 | Henderson Eels |
11 | MF | Tuita Maeobia | 2 January 1999 | 4 | 1 | Isabel United |
14 | MF | Steve Maelasi | 1 January 1997 | 4 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
16 | MF | Frank Kabui | 23 October 2000 | 5 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
17 | MF | John Oge | 8 August 1998 | 1 | 0 | Isabel United |
18 | MF | Molis Gagame | 14 September 1999 | 4 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
9 | FW | Adrian Mara | 1 August 1998 | 2 | 3 | Kossa |
10 | FW | Darold Kakasi | 7 February 1999 | 5 | 2 | Ba |
19 | FW | Raynick Laeta | 16 November 1999 | 2 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
DF | Graham Tanavole | 7 April 1997 | 0 | 0 | The Saints | |
MF | Thomas Amasia | 25 August 1998 | 0 | 0 | Marist |
The following players were called to the squad for the 2015 Pacific Games from 3–17 July 2015.
Caps and goals updated as of 17 June 2015 after the match against the New Caledonia.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Philip Mango | 28 August 1995 | 4 | 0 | Marist |
20 | GK | Anthony Talo | 8 January 1996 | 1 | 0 | Western United |
23 | GK | James Do'oro | 19 June 1995 | 0 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
2 | DF | Fred Buai | 11 August 1994 | 3 | 0 | |
3 | DF | Matson Fenny | 16 December 1993 | 4 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
4 | DF | Dickson Mouli | 3 May 1993 | 0 | 0 | Real Kakamora FC |
5 | DF | Allen Peter | 15 September 1995 | 4 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
12 | DF | George Ladoga | 19 November 1994 | 1 | 0 | X-Beam |
15 | DF | John Rofeta | 2 September 1994 | 1 | 0 | Marist |
16 | DF | Fred Bala (c) | 10 July 1995 | 1 | 0 | Kossa |
18 | DF | Davidson Tome | 17 May 1994 | 4 | 0 | Marist |
19 | DF | Simon Daoi | 8 January 1996 | 3 | 0 | Marist |
21 | DF | Natanela Bero | 28 November 1994 | 1 | 0 | Marist |
6 | MF | Fredrick Dola | 6 April 1994 | 0 | 0 | Marist |
8 | MF | Jimmy Raramane | 11 February 1994 | 1 | 0 | Kossa |
13 | MF | Jared Rangosulia | 6 November 1995 | 1 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
17 | MF | Timothy Bakale | 29 March 1995 | 4 | 0 | Marist |
MF | Joachim Kairi | 10 April 1995 | 0 | 0 | Marist | |
7 | FW | Harrison Mala | 14 July 1994 | 4 | 0 | FC Guadalcanal |
9 | FW | Frank Foli | 20 September 1994 | 0 | 0 | Hana |
10 | FW | Tutizama Tanito | 27 November 1993 | 4 | 1 | Hekari United |
11 | FW | Atana Fa'arado | 3 November 1994 | 4 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
14 | FW | Boni Pride | 10 September 1995 | 1 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
22 | FW | Kevin Obed | 4 April 1996 | 0 | 0 | Nelson Falcons |
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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20 | GK | Silas Seda | 8 September 1992 | 3 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
1 | GK | Samson Koti | 11 December 1991 | 0 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
3 | DF | Freddie Kini | 27 November 1992 | 3 | 0 | Western United |
4 | DF | Chris Tafoa | 18 December 1992 | 3 | 1 | Kossa |
5 | DF | Israel Kote Fanai (c) | 7 April 1992 | 1 | 0 | Koloale FC Honiara |
6 | DF | Michael Boso | 3 September 1991 | 2 | 0 | Western United |
15 | DF | Francis Lafai | 21 October 1990 | 1 | 0 | Koloale FC Honiara |
16 | DF | Emmanuel Poila | 16 July 1990 | 3 | 0 | Hekari United |
7 | MF | James Egeta | 10 August 1990 | 1 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
8 | MF | Jeffrey Bule | 15 November 1991 | 3 | 0 | Western United |
9 | MF | Moffat Kilifa | 17 January 1989 | 3 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird |
12 | MF | Jerry Donga | 31 January 1991 | 3 | 1 | Solomon Warriors |
13 | MF | Mollis Gagame | 21 September 1989 | 1 | 0 | Western United |
17 | MF | Coleman Makau | 25 November 1992 | 2 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
18 | MF | Himson Teleda | 28 August 1992 | 1 | 1 | Western United |
19 | FW | Micah Lea'alafa | 1 June 1991 | 3 | 3 | Amicale |
2 | FW | Johan Doiwale | 7 February 1990 | 2 | 1 | Real Kakamora |
10 | FW | Tutizama Tanito | 27 November 1993 | 2 | 0 | Hekari United |
11 | FW | Ian Paia | 20 October 1990 | 3 | 7 | Koloale FC Honiara |
14 | FW | Karol Kakate | 2 November 1992 | 2 | 2 | Western United |
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