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.

Solomon Islands
Shirt badge/Association crest
AssociationSolomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF)
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coachBatram Suri
CaptainLaydah Samani
Most capsIleen Pegi (14)
Top scorerLaydah Samani (6)
Home stadiumLawson Tama Stadium
FIFA codeSOL
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 104 Steady (25 August 2023)[1]
Highest87 (March 2009)
Lowest120 (June 2022)
First international
 Papua New Guinea 6–1 Solomon Islands 
(Lae, Papua New Guinea; 9 April 2007)
Biggest win
 Solomon Islands 4–0 Tonga 
(Auckland, New Zealand; 29 September 2010)
 American Samoa 0–4 Solomon Islands 
(Nouméa, New Caledonia; 1 September 2011)
Biggest defeat
 Solomon Islands 0–8 New Zealand 
(Lae, Papua New Guinea; 11 April 2007)
 New Zealand 8–0 Solomon Islands 
(Auckland, New Zealand; 5 October 2010)
OFC Women's Nations Cup
Appearances3 (first in 2007)
Best resultThird 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  Solomon Islands Canberra, Australia
17:00 UTC+11
  • Prakash 12'
  • O'Grady 46'
Report
  • David 44'
Stadium: Australian Institute of Sport
13 November 2022 Pacific Women's Four Nations Fiji  1–1  Solomon Islands Queanbeyan, Australia
10:00 UTC+11
Report
  • 55'
Stadium: Seiffert Oval
Attendance: 22

Head-to-head record

As of 8 October 2021
Against Pld Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD
 American Samoa220070+7
 Cook Islands201113−2
 Fiji201103−3
 New Caledonia2002111−10
 New Zealand2002016−16
 Papua New Guinea4004213−11
 Samoa100112−1
 Tahiti100102−2
 Tonga311142+2
Total1933331652−36

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
1 1GK Margaret Kofela (1999-08-17) 17 August 1999 4 0 Solomon Islands RSIPF Royals
12 1GK Corrina Rotoava (1998-08-07) 7 August 1998 0 0 Solomon Islands Frigates United
21 1GK Sylvester Maenu'u (1993-10-08) 8 October 1993 3 0 Solomon Islands Koloale

2 2DF Rosie Sambiru (2000-12-24) 24 December 2000 7 0 Solomon Islands Koloale
3 2DF Claudia Votu (2000-10-17) 17 October 2000 0 0 Solomon Islands Haura
4 2DF Liza Solo (1997-09-27) 27 September 1997 7 0 Solomon Islands Koloale
5 2DF Kalinsa Fiua (1998-12-31) 31 December 1998 0 0 Solomon Islands Solright
14 2DF Sharoly Saeni (2003-01-25) 25 January 2003 0 0 Solomon Islands RSIPF Royals
15 2DF Edith Nari (2003-08-28) 28 August 2003 10 0 Solomon Islands Solright
22 2DF Rashida Mekawir (2001-06-28) 28 June 2001 0 0 Solomon Islands Naha
25 2DF Delmay Waihaho (1996-08-27) 27 August 1996 0 0 Solomon Islands Solright

6 3MF Mesalyn Saepio (1991-11-25) 25 November 1991 10 1 Solomon Islands Koloale
7 3MF Almah Gogoni (2000-12-28) 28 December 2000 0 0 Solomon Islands Naha
8 3MF Sandy Aniholland (1991-09-09) 9 September 1991 0 0 Solomon Islands Solright
10 3MF Mary Meafiti (1994-04-20) 20 April 1994 7 0 Solomon Islands Solright
13 3MF Agnes Gitoli (1998-10-06) 6 October 1998 0 0 Solomon Islands Koloale
16 3MF Francina Mautai (1992-02-21) 21 February 1992 2 0 Solomon Islands RSIPF Royals
17 3MF Jacklyn Ikama (1998-05-25) 25 May 1998 0 0 Solomon Islands Naha
18 3MF Alisha Donga (2002-04-12) 12 April 2002 1 0 Solomon Islands RSIPF Royals
23 3MF Merina Joe (1995-05-05) 5 May 1995 11 1 Solomon Islands Koloale
24 3MF Hilda Sukona (1991-02-13) 13 February 1991 0 0 Solomon Islands Frigates United

9 4FW Jemina David (1994-12-04) 4 December 1994 7 1 Solomon Islands Frigates United
11 4FW Ileen Pegi (1992-07-18) 18 July 1992 18 3 Solomon Islands Koloale
19 4FW Sandra Wale (2003-09-11) 11 September 2003 0 0 Solomon Islands RSIPF Royals
20 4FW Lorina Solosaia (2002-07-06) 6 July 2002 0 0 Solomon Islands Frigates United

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
1 1GK Margaret Kofela (1999-08-17) 17 August 1999 4 0 Australia Monaro Panthers
12 1GK Sylvester Maenu'u (1993-10-08) 8 October 1993 3 0 Solomon Islands Koloale

2 2DF Mesalyn Saepo (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 10 1 Solomon Islands
3 2DF Edith Nari (2003-08-28) 28 August 2003 10 0 Solomon Islands Marist
4 2DF Liza Solo (1997-09-27) 27 September 1997 7 0 Australia Monaro Panthers
14 2DF Janisa Onika (1994-10-30) 30 October 1994 9 0 Solomon Islands
15 2DF Cathy Aihunu (1995-06-23) 23 June 1995 12 1 Solomon Islands Koloale
19 2DF Jemina David (1994-12-04) 4 December 1994 7 1 Solomon Islands WanSOL

6 3MF Merina Joe (1995-05-05) 5 May 1995 11 1 Solomon Islands Koloale
8 3MF Wendy Basil (1998-08-19) 19 August 1998 6 0 Solomon Islands Marist
9 3MF Mary Meafiti (1997-05-02) 2 May 1997 7 0 Solomon Islands
13 3MF Delmay Waihaho (1996-08-27) 27 August 1996 0 0 Solomon Islands Koloale
16 3MF Francina Mautai (1999-11-30) 30 November 1999 2 0 Solomon Islands
17 3MF Alisha Donga (2002-04-12) 12 April 2002 1 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
18 3MF Agnes Noisi (1998-10-06) 6 October 1998 8 0 Solomon Islands Koloale
20 2DF Glence Rose (1999-03-13) 13 March 1999 0 0 Solomon Islands

5 4FW Imelda Tehekeni (1998-09-14) 14 September 1998 7 0 Solomon Islands Marist
7 4FW Ileen Pegi (1992-07-18) 18 July 1992 18 3 Solomon Islands Koloale
10 4FW Crystal Bakolo (1986-12-25) 25 December 1986 17 2 Solomon Islands Koloale
11 4FW Laydah Samani (1992-02-18) 18 February 1992 17 7 Australia Monaro Panthers

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
2DF Rosie Sambiru (2000-12-24) 24 December 2000 7 0 Solomon Islands Koloale
2DF Elsie Kwaeotolo (1995-05-18) 18 May 1995 5 1 Solomon Islands
2DF Rose Oge (2000-09-21) 21 September 2000 0 0 Solomon Islands WanSOL

3MF Joy Timo (1993-12-22) 22 December 1993 3 0 Solomon Islands Koloale
3MF Serah Ragomo (1994-05-15) 15 May 1994 3 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
3MF Muriel Gua (2001-03-18) 18 March 2001 3 0 Solomon Islands Koloale

Records

As of 8 October 2021

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Goals
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

FIFA Women's World Cup Qualification
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
China 1991 Did not enter
Sweden 1995
United States 1999
United States 2003
China 2007 Did not qualify 3 0 1 2 1 14
Germany 2011 5 1 1 3 5 12
Canada 2015 Did not enter
France 2019 Did not qualify 3 1 1 1 2 1
AustraliaNew Zealand 2023 5 1 3 1 6 7
Total 16 3 6 7 14 34

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics Qualification
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
United States 1996 Ineligible No qualifying process
Australia 2000
Greece 2004 Did not enter
China 2008 Did not qualify 4 1 1 2 4 8
United Kingdom 2012 Did not enter
Brazil 2016 Did not qualify 3 0 0 3 2 12
Japan 2020 Did not qualify
France 2024 To be determined
Total 7 1 1 5 6 20

OFC Women's Nations Cup

OFC Women's Nations Cup Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
New Caledonia 1983 Did not enter No qualification
New Zealand 1986
Australia 1989
Australia 1991
Papua New Guinea 1994
New Zealand 1998
Australia 2003
Papua New Guinea 2007 Fourth place 4th 3 0 0 3 1 14
New Zealand 2010 Fourth place 4th 5 1 1 3 5 12
Papua New Guinea 2014 Did not enter
New Caledonia 2018Did not qualify 3 1 1 1 2 1
Fiji 2022 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
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
Fiji 2003 Did not enter
Samoa 2007 Group stage 6th 4 1 1 2 4 8
New Caledonia 2011 Group stage 7th 4 1 0 3 4 6
Papua New Guinea 2015 Group stage 7th 3 0 0 3 2 12
Samoa 2019 To Be Determined
Solomon Islands 2023
Total Group stage 3/4 11 2 1 8 10 26

Pacific Mini Games

Pacific Games
Year Result Pld W D L GF GA GD
Vanuatu 2017Fourth Place3003110−9
TotalFourth Place3003110−9

See also

References

  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  2. "OFC – PAPUA NEW GUINEA HIT SOLOMONS FOR SIX | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  3. "OFC – NEW ZEALAND TOO STRONG FOR SOLOMONS | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  4. "OFC – WOMEN'S WORLD CUP PREVIEW – PNG 2007 | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  5. "SOLOMON ISLANDS – WOMEN'S TEAM PACKS A PUNCH | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  6. "SOLOMON ISLANDS KEEP SEMI-FINAL HOPES ALIVE | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  7. "Solomon Islands 0 – 1 Papua New Guinea | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
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