Solomon Islands women's national football team

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Solomon Islands
Association Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF)
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Batram Suri
Captain Laydah Samani
Most caps Ileen Pegi (14)
Top scorer Laydah Samani (6)
Home stadium Lawson Tama Stadium
FIFA code SOL
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First colours
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FIFA ranking
Current 86 Increase2.svg 2 (16 August 2024) [1]
Highest86 (August 2024)
Lowest120 (June 2022)
First international
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 6–1 Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg
(Lae, Papua New Guinea; 9 April 2007)
Biggest win
Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 1–7 Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg
(Apia, Samoa; 10 February 2024)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 1–11 New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg
(Apia, Samoa; 19 February 2024)
OFC Women's Nations Cup
Appearances3 (first in 2007 )
Best resultThird place (2022)

The Solomon Islands women's national football team represents Solomon Islands in international women's association football. The team is controlled by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) and is affiliated to the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). Their current head coach is the former footballer Timothy Inifiri.

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Despite having not yet qualified for a FIFA Women's World Cup, the Solomon Islands finished fourth in the OFC Women's Nations Cup twice, in 2007 and 2010, and third in the 2022 OFC Women's Nations Cup. The team is one of the youngest national teams in Oceania, having played its first match in April 2007.

History

Solomon Islands disputed its first game on 9 April 2007, for the eight OFC Women's Nations Cup, celebrated in their neighbour country Papua New Guinea. Their first rival was the host team, against whom the team lost 6–1. Prudence Fula became the Solomon Islands' first scorer ever. [2] The nation finished last in the four-team tournament, after a heavy loss with New Zealand [3] and a goalless tie against Tonga. Noel Wagapu coached the team, [4] which consisted of former players of the under-17, under-19 and under-20 national teams. [5]

With Timothy Infiri as the team's manager, the Solomon Islands did an average performance at the 2007 South Pacific Games football tournament in Apia, Samoa. There, the national team managed to achieve its first victory, 3–0 facing American Samoa. [6] Unfortunately, they couldn't advance to the semi-finals due to two losses; with Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Solomon Islands returned in the 2010 OFC Women's Championship, celebrated in New Zealand. The team was drawn in Group B, along with Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Fiji. The Solomon Islands qualified for the semi-finals after winning to Tonga and tying with Fiji. The team was beaten by the Football Ferns of New Zealand 8–0 in the semi-finals and 2–0 by the Cook Islands in the third-place match.

The team failed to past the group stage in the 2011 Pacific Games tournament. Solomon Islands only won over American Samoa 4–0 and lost the other three games. However, they managed to achieve their best result against Papua New Guinea, a narrow 1–0 loss. [7]

The national team's most recent appearance was in the 2015 Pacific Games, after not entering the 2014 OFC Women's Nations Cup. Solomon Islands was defeated in all of its three matches.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2023

18 November 2023 (2023-11-18) 2023 Pacific Games GS Vanuatu  Flag of Vanuatu.svg0–1Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Honiara,Solomon Islands
15:00 Report David Soccerball shade.svg81'Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Calvin-Kei Berg (New Zealand)
24 November 2023 (2023-11-24) 2023 Pacific Games GS Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg4–1Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Honiara,Solomon Islands
15:00
Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: CK Kawana-Waugh (New Zealand)
28 November 2023 (2023-11-28) 2023 Pacific Games Play-off Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg1–0Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Honiara,Solomon Islands
19:00 Report Stadium: SIFF Academy Fields 1 & 2
Referee: Calvin Berg (New Zealand)
1 December 2023 (2023-12-01) 2023 Pacific Games Play-off Vanuatu  Flag of Vanuatu.svg2–1Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Honiara,Solomon Islands
13:00
Report
Stadium: SIFF Academy Fields 1 & 2
Referee: Kavitesh Behari (Fiji)

2024

7 February 2024 (2024-02-07) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg1—1Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Apia, Samoa
17:00  UTC+13
Report Stadium: FFS football stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
10 February 2024 (2024-02-10) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg1–7Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Apia, Samoa
12:00  UTC+13
Report
Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 2)
Attendance: 100
Referee: Mederic Lacour (New Caledonia)
13 February 2024 (2024-02-13) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg3–1Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Apia, Samoa
11:00
Report
Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 2)
Attendance: 100
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh (New Zealand)
16 February 2024 (2024-02-16) OFC Olympic Qualifying Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg2–0Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Apia
13:00
Report Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 1)
Referee: Mederic Lacour (New Caledonia)
19 February OFC Olympic Qualifying Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg1–11Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Apia, Samoa
17:00
Report
Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 1)
Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)

Head-to-head record

As of 8 October 2021
AgainstPldWonDrawnLostGFGAGD
Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 220070+7
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands 201113−2
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 201103−3
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia 2002111−10
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2002016−16
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 4004213−11
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 100112−1
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 100102−2
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 311142+2
Total1933331652−36

Coaching staff

Current technical staff

As of 7 October 2023
Position
Head coach Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Batram Suri
Assistant coach Crystal Bakolo
Team Manager Angelline Vave

Manager history

Players

Current squad

Caps and goals updated as of 12 July 2022, before the game against Fiji.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
211 GK Sylvester Maenu'u (1993-10-08) 8 October 1993 (age 30)30 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
11 GK Margaret Kofela (1999-08-17) 17 August 1999 (age 25)40 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg RSIPF Royals
121 GK Joan Hanigaro 00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Ha’arosia FC

152 DF Edith Nari (2003-08-28) 28 August 2003 (age 20)100 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solright
2 DF Lisa Solo Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale FC
2 DF Kalinsha Fiua Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels FC
172 DF Jacklyn Ikama (1998-05-25) 25 May 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Naha
2 DF Rashida Mekawir Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Naha
2 DF Sheroly Saeni Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg RSIPF Royals
32 DF Claudia Votu (2000-10-17) 17 October 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Haura
2 DF Ivy Sade Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Haura

63 MF Mesalyn Saepio (1991-11-25) 25 November 1991 (age 32)101 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
183 MF Alisha Donga (2002-04-12) 12 April 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg RSIPF Royals
183 MF Sandy Tahira Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels FC
3 MF Veronica Tolivaka Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels FC
3 MF Bridget Alele Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Naha FC
3 MF Mary Maefiti Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels FC
73 MF Almah Gogoni (2000-12-28) 28 December 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Naha
3 MF Gertrude Oritaimae Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels FC
3 MF Madeline Arukau Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Henderson Eels FC

114 FW Ileen Pegi (1992-07-18) 18 July 1992 (age 32)183 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
94 FW Jemina David (1994-12-04) 4 December 1994 (age 29)71 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Frigates United
204 FW Lorina Solosaia (2002-07-06) 6 July 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Frigates United

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Corrina Rotoava (1998-08-07) 7 August 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Frigates United 2023 Pacific Games

DF Juan Hanigard 2023 Pacific Games
DF Sharoly Saeni (2003-01-25) 25 January 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg RSIPF Royals 2023 Pacific Games
DF Reslyn Solo 2023 Pacific Games
DF Delmay Waihaho (1996-08-27) 27 August 1996 (age 27)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solright 2023 Pacific Games

MF Agnes Gitoli (1998-10-06) 6 October 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale 2023 Pacific Games
MF Sandy Aniholland (1991-09-09) 9 September 1991 (age 32)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solright 2023 Pacific Games
MF Merlin Tabius 2023 Pacific Games
MF Sandra Wale (2003-09-11) 11 September 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg RSIPF Royals 2023 Pacific Games

Records

As of 8 October 2021

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoals
1 Laydah Samani 6
2Betty Maenu'u2
Ileen Pegi2
4Cathy Aihunu1
Crystal Annie1
Margaret Daudau1
Prudence Fula1
Merina Joe1
Diane Jusuts1
Elsie Kwoaetolo1
Ella Misibini1
Mesalyn Saepio1
Total19

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup Qualification
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 Did not enter
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995
Flag of the United States.svg 1999
Flag of the United States.svg 2003
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Did not qualify3012114
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 5113512
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 Did not enter
Flag of France.svg 2019 Did not qualify311121
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 513167
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 To be determinedTo be determined
Total163671434

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics Qualification
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 IneligibleNo qualifying process
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000
Flag of Greece.svg 2004 Did not enter
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 Did not qualify411248
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012 Did not enter
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016 Did not qualify3003212
Flag of Japan.svg 2020 Did not qualify
Flag of France.svg 2024
Total7115620

OFC Women's Nations Cup

OFC Women's Nations Cup Qualification record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of France.svg 1983 Did not enterNo qualification
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1986
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1989
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1991
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 1994
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1998
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2003
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2007 Fourth place4th3003114
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2010 Fourth place4th5113512
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2014 Did not enter
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg 2018 Did not qualify311121
Flag of Fiji.svg 2022 Third place3rd513167No qualification
TotalThird place3/12132471233311121

Pacific Games

Pacific Games
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Fiji.svg 2003 Did not enter
Flag of Samoa.svg 2007 Group stage6th411248
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg 2011 Group stage7th410346
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2015 Group stage7th3003212
Flag of Samoa.svg 2019To Be Determined
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg 2023
TotalGroup stage3/4112181026

Pacific Mini Games

Pacific Games
YearResultPldWDLGFGAGD
Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2017 Fourth Place3003110−9
TotalFourth Place3003110−9

See also

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