Solomon Islands women's national football team
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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Association | Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) | ||
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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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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 104 ![]() | ||
Highest | 87 (March 2009) | ||
Lowest | 120 (June 2022) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Lae, Papua New Guinea; 9 April 2007) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Auckland, New Zealand; 29 September 2010) ![]() ![]() (Nouméa, New Caledonia; 1 September 2011) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Lae, Papua New Guinea; 11 April 2007) ![]() ![]() (Auckland, New Zealand; 5 October 2010) | |||
OFC Women's Nations Cup | |||
Appearances | 3 (first in 2007) | ||
Best result | Third place (2022) |
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.
2022
8 November 2022 Pacific Women's Four Nations Tournament | Australia U-20 ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Canberra, Australia |
17:00 UTC+11 |
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Stadium: Australian Institute of Sport |
11 November 2022 Pacific Women's Four Nations Tournament | Solomon Islands ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Canberra, Australia |
10:00 UTC+11 |
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Report | Stadium: Australian Institute of Sport |
13 November 2022 Pacific Women's Four Nations | Fiji ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Queanbeyan, Australia |
10:00 UTC+11 |
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Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 22 |
Head-to-head record
- As of 8 October 2021
Against | Pld | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD |
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![]() | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | +7 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | −10 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | −16 |
![]() | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 13 | −11 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 |
![]() | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Total | 19 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 16 | 52 | −36 |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2022 OFC Women's Nations Cup from 13 to 30 July in Suva, Fiji.
Caps and goals updated as of 12 July 2022, before the game against Fiji.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Margaret Kofela | 17 August 1999 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Corrina Rotoava | 7 August 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
21 | GK | Sylvester Maenu'u | 8 October 1993 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Rosie Sambiru | 24 December 2000 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Claudia Votu | 17 October 2000 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Liza Solo | 27 September 1997 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Kalinsa Fiua | 31 December 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | DF | Sharoly Saeni | 25 January 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | DF | Edith Nari | 28 August 2003 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | DF | Rashida Mekawir | 28 June 2001 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
25 | DF | Delmay Waihaho | 27 August 1996 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | MF | Mesalyn Saepio | 25 November 1991 | 10 | 1 | ![]() |
7 | MF | Almah Gogoni | 28 December 2000 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Sandy Aniholland | 9 September 1991 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Mary Meafiti | 20 April 1994 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | MF | Agnes Gitoli | 6 October 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Francina Mautai | 21 February 1992 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | MF | Jacklyn Ikama | 25 May 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | MF | Alisha Donga | 12 April 2002 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
23 | MF | Merina Joe | 5 May 1995 | 11 | 1 | ![]() |
24 | MF | Hilda Sukona | 13 February 1991 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Jemina David | 4 December 1994 | 7 | 1 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Ileen Pegi | 18 July 1992 | 18 | 3 | ![]() |
19 | FW | Sandra Wale | 11 September 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | FW | Lorina Solosaia | 6 July 2002 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2019 squad
The following players were called up for the 2019 Pacific Games from 7–20 July in Apia, Samoa.
Caps and goals updated as of 15 July 2019, after the game against the Cook Islands.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Margaret Kofela | 17 August 1999 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Sylvester Maenu'u | 8 October 1993 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Mesalyn Saepo | 28 November 1998 | 10 | 1 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Edith Nari | 28 August 2003 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Liza Solo | 27 September 1997 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | DF | Janisa Onika | 30 October 1994 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | DF | Cathy Aihunu | 23 June 1995 | 12 | 1 | ![]() |
19 | DF | Jemina David | 4 December 1994 | 7 | 1 | ![]() |
6 | MF | Merina Joe | 5 May 1995 | 11 | 1 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Wendy Basil | 19 August 1998 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | MF | Mary Meafiti | 2 May 1997 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | MF | Delmay Waihaho | 27 August 1996 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Francina Mautai | 30 November 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | MF | Alisha Donga | 12 April 2002 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | MF | Agnes Noisi | 6 October 1998 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | DF | Glence Rose | 13 March 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | FW | Imelda Tehekeni | 14 September 1998 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | FW | Ileen Pegi | 18 July 1992 | 18 | 3 | ![]() |
10 | FW | Crystal Bakolo | 25 December 1986 | 17 | 2 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Laydah Samani | 18 February 1992 | 17 | 7 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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DF | Rosie Sambiru | 24 December 2000 | 7 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Elsie Kwaeotolo | 18 May 1995 | 5 | 1 | ![]() | |
DF | Rose Oge | 21 September 2000 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Joy Timo | 22 December 1993 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Serah Ragomo | 15 May 1994 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Muriel Gua | 18 March 2001 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
Records
- As of 8 October 2021
Top goalscorers
Rank | Player | Goals |
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1 | Laydah Samani | 6 |
2 | Betty Maenu'u | 2 |
Ileen Pegi | 2 | |
4 | Cathy Aihunu | 1 |
Crystal Annie | 1 | |
Margaret Daudau | 1 | |
Prudence Fula | 1 | |
Merina Joe | 1 | |
Diane Jusuts | 1 | |
Elsie Kwoaetolo | 1 | |
Ella Misibini | 1 | |
Mesalyn Saepio | 1 | |
Total | 19 |
Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | |||||||
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5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | ||||||||
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Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
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5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||
Total | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 34 |
Olympic Games
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Ineligible | No qualifying process | ||||||||||||
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Did not enter | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||||||
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Did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | |||||||
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Did not qualify | |||||||||||||
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Total | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 20 |
OFC Women's Nations Cup
OFC Women's Nations Cup | Qualification record | ||||||||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Did not enter | No qualification | |||||||||||||
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Fourth place | 4th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14 | |||||||
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Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | |||||||
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![]() | Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
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Third place | 3rd | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | No qualification | ||||||
Total | Third place | 3/12 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Pacific Games
Pacific Games | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Group stage | 6th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
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Group stage | 7th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
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Group stage | 7th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
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To Be Determined | |||||||
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Total | Group stage | 3/4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 26 |
Pacific Mini Games
Pacific Games | |||||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
![]() | Fourth Place | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | −9 | |
Total | Fourth Place | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | −9 |
See also
- Sport in Solomon Islands
- Football in Solomon Islands
- Women's football in Solomon Islands
- Football in Solomon Islands
- Solomon Islands men's national football team
References
- "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- "OFC – PAPUA NEW GUINEA HIT SOLOMONS FOR SIX | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- "OFC – NEW ZEALAND TOO STRONG FOR SOLOMONS | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- "OFC – WOMEN'S WORLD CUP PREVIEW – PNG 2007 | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- "SOLOMON ISLANDS – WOMEN'S TEAM PACKS A PUNCH | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- "SOLOMON ISLANDS KEEP SEMI-FINAL HOPES ALIVE | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- "Solomon Islands 0 – 1 Papua New Guinea | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2017.