Solomon Islands national under-23 football team

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Solomon Islands U23
Nickname(s) Bonitos
Association Solomon Islands Football Federation
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Batram Suri
Captain Philip Mango
Most caps Ian Paia (3)
Top scorer Ian Paia (7)
FIFA code SOL
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First colours
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First international
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea 2 – 4 Solomon Islands Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg
(Auckland, New Zealand; January 14, 2004)
Biggest win
Flag of American Samoa.svg American Samoa 1 – 16 Solomon Islands Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg
(Taupō, New Zealand; March 21, 2012)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 5 – 0 Solomon Islands Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg
(Sydney, Australia; January 20, 2004)
OFC U23 Championship
Appearances6
Best resultSecond 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

Contents

History

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.

OFC

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
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA
Flag of Fiji.svg 1991 Did not enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1996 Fourth place82241221
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999 Runners-up5401156
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2004 Group stage4103512
Flag of Fiji.svg 2008 Runners-up5401255
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2012 Group stage3102164
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2015 Group stage300315
Flag of Fiji.svg 2019 Runners-up5302149
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Semi-Final4301114
Total3737182179966

Fixtures & Results

2015

13 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup Fiji Flag of Fiji.svg 11 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Islands Flag of Vanuatu.svg Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 Christopher Wasasala Soccerball shade.svg72' Tutizama Tanito Soccerball shade.svg25'Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Nawen Hopkims (Vanuatu)
15 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg 00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Islands Flag of Vanuatu.svg Port Vila, Vanuatu
13:00 Report Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
17 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup Solomon Islands Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg v Flags of New Caledonia.svg New Caledonia Flag of Vanuatu.svg Port Vila, Vanuatu
14:30Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium

2019

21 September 2019 (2019-09-21) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg6-0Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa Flag of Fiji.svg Suva, Fiji
12:00
Report Stadium: ANZ National Stadium
Attendance: 150
Referee: Flags of New Caledonia.svg Mederic Lacour
24 September 2019 (2019-09-24) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg0-5Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Flag of Fiji.svg Suva, Fiji
12:00 Report
Stadium: ANZ National Stadium
Attendance: 150
Referee: Flag of Vanuatu.svg Joel Hopken
27 September 2019 (2019-09-27) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg4-2Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Flag of Fiji.svg Suva, Fiji
18:00
Report
Stadium: ANZ National Stadium
Attendance: 600
Referee: Flags of New Caledonia.svg Mederic Lacour

Current squad

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 Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Desmond Tutu (1997-09-29) 29 September 1997 (age 26)30 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels
121 GK Harold Nauania (1997-10-10) 10 October 1997 (age 26)20 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Isabel United
201 GK Joel Nanogo (2000-12-23) 23 December 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Real Kakamora

22 DF Junior David (2001-09-22) 22 September 2001 (age 22)50 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
32 DF John Aeta (2000-09-02) 2 September 2000 (age 23)50 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist
42 DF Gagame Aengari Jr. (2000-04-15) 15 April 2000 (age 24)50 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors
52 DF William Komasi (2000-06-10) 10 June 2000 (age 23)50 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Kingz
132 DF Alick Kitalo (1997-11-15) 15 November 1997 (age 26)20 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Kingz
152 DF George Leaga (1999-11-18) 18 November 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Kossa

63 MF Rodney Suri (1997-03-12) 12 March 1997 (age 27)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels
73 MF Augustine Waita (1997-06-13) 13 June 1997 (age 26)55 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels
83 MF Patrick Taroga (2000-05-25) 25 May 2000 (age 23)53 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels
113 MF Tuita Maeobia (1999-01-02) 2 January 1999 (age 25)41 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Isabel United
143 MF Steve Maelasi (1997-01-01) 1 January 1997 (age 27)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors
163 MF Frank Kabui (2000-10-23) 23 October 2000 (age 23)50 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Kingz
173 MF John Oge (1998-08-08) 8 August 1998 (age 25)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Isabel United
183 MF Molis Gagame (1999-09-14) 14 September 1999 (age 24)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors

94 FW Adrian Mara (1998-08-01) 1 August 1998 (age 25)23 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Kossa
104 FW Darold Kakasi (1999-02-07) 7 February 1999 (age 25)52 Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
194 FW Raynick Laeta (1999-11-16) 16 November 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels
2 DF Graham Tanavole (1997-04-07) 7 April 1997 (age 27)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg The Saints
3 MF Thomas Amasia (1998-08-25) 25 August 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist

Squad for the 2015 Pacific Games

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 flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Philip Mango (1995-08-28) 28 August 1995 (age 28)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist
201 GK Anthony Talo (1996-01-08) 8 January 1996 (age 28)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
231 GK James Do'oro (1995-06-19) 19 June 1995 (age 28)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels

22 DF Fred Buai (1994-08-11) 11 August 1994 (age 29)30
32 DF Matson Fenny (1993-12-16) 16 December 1993 (age 30)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors
42 DF Dickson Mouli (1993-05-03) 3 May 1993 (age 30)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Real Kakamora FC
52 DF Allen Peter (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 28)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Kingz
122 DF George Ladoga (1994-11-19) 19 November 1994 (age 29)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg X-Beam
152 DF John Rofeta (1994-09-02) 2 September 1994 (age 29)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist
162 DF Fred Bala (c) (1995-07-10) 10 July 1995 (age 28)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Kossa
182 DF Davidson Tome (1994-05-17) 17 May 1994 (age 29)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist
192 DF Simon Daoi (1996-01-08) 8 January 1996 (age 28)30 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist
212 DF Natanela Bero (1994-11-28) 28 November 1994 (age 29)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist

63 MF Fredrick Dola (1994-04-06) 6 April 1994 (age 30)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist
83 MF Jimmy Raramane (1994-02-11) 11 February 1994 (age 30)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Kossa
133 MF Jared Rangosulia (1995-11-06) 6 November 1995 (age 28)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels
173 MF Timothy Bakale (1995-03-29) 29 March 1995 (age 29)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist
3 MF Joachim Kairi (1995-04-10) 10 April 1995 (age 29)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist

74 FW Harrison Mala (1994-07-14) 14 July 1994 (age 29)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg FC Guadalcanal
94 FW Frank Foli (1994-09-20) 20 September 1994 (age 29)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Hana
104 FW Tutizama Tanito (1993-11-27) 27 November 1993 (age 30)41 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
114 FW Atana Fa'arado (1994-11-03) 3 November 1994 (age 29)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels
144 FW Boni Pride (1995-09-10) 10 September 1995 (age 28)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels
224 FW Kevin Obed (1996-04-04) 4 April 1996 (age 28)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Nelson Falcons

Squad for the 2012 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Football Tournament

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
201 GK Silas Seda (1992-09-08) 8 September 1992 (age 31)30 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors
11 GK Samson Koti (1991-12-11) 11 December 1991 (age 32)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors

32 DF Freddie Kini (1992-11-27) 27 November 1992 (age 31)30 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
42 DF Chris Tafoa (1992-12-18) 18 December 1992 (age 31)31 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Kossa
52 DF Israel Kote Fanai (c) (1992-04-07) 7 April 1992 (age 32)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale FC Honiara
62 DF Michael Boso (1991-09-03) 3 September 1991 (age 32)20 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
152 DF Francis Lafai (1990-10-21) 21 October 1990 (age 33)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale FC Honiara
162 DF Emmanuel Poila (1990-07-16) 16 July 1990 (age 33)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United

73 MF James Egeta (1990-08-10) 10 August 1990 (age 33)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Kingz
83 MF Jeffrey Bule (1991-11-15) 15 November 1991 (age 32)30 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
93 MF Moffat Kilifa (1989-01-17) 17 January 1989 (age 35)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Ifira Black Bird
123 MF Jerry Donga (1991-01-31) 31 January 1991 (age 33)31 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors
133 MF Mollis Gagame (1989-09-21) 21 September 1989 (age 34)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
173 MF Coleman Makau (1992-11-25) 25 November 1992 (age 31)20 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Kingz
183 MF Himson Teleda (1992-08-28) 28 August 1992 (age 31)11 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
194 FW Micah Lea'alafa (1991-06-01) 1 June 1991 (age 32)33 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale

24 FW Johan Doiwale (1990-02-07) 7 February 1990 (age 34)21 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Real Kakamora
104 FW Tutizama Tanito (1993-11-27) 27 November 1993 (age 30)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
114 FW Ian Paia (1990-10-20) 20 October 1990 (age 33)37 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale FC Honiara
144 FW Karol Kakate (1992-11-02) 2 November 1992 (age 31)22 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United

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