Football in Solomon islands

Country| Solomon Islands
National team(s)| Men’s national team

Club competitions

Solomon Islands National Club Championship

International competitions

OFC Champions League
FIFA World Cup

Children playing football in Solomon Islands.

The sport of football in the country of Solomon Islands is run by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF).[1][2] The association administers the national football team, as well as the National Club Championship. SIFF was established in 1978 and became a full FIFA member by 1988. Modern day football in the country thrives amongst its numerous domestic competitions.[3]

Football is the leading sport in the Solomon Islands, recognized nationally as the top pastime. The national Futsal team, the Kurukuru, has won the Oceania championship multiple times and regularly competes in the FIFA Futsal World Cup. The beach soccer team, the Bilikiki, has also claimed continental success, securing medals at the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup.[4]

SIFF focuses on promoting grassroots football, women's football, and improving infrastructure, especially in preparation for events like the 2023 Pacific Games, which were held in the Solomon Islands. A long-term plan aims to improve governance, infrastructure, and the overall professionalization of the sport at the national and regional levels.[3]

## Football stadiums

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Stadium | Capacity | City | Tenants | Image

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Pacific Games Stadium | 10,000 | Honiara | Association football: Solomon Islands national football team |

## See also

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* Lists of stadiums

## References

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1. ^ "Financial woes sees FIFA take over the administration Solomon Islands football - Australia Network News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Abc.net.au. 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
2. ^ "FIFA and OFC move in to assist Solomon Islands federation". Goal.com. 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
3. ^ a b "About SIFF". Solomon Football. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
4. ^ "Futsal". Solomon Football. Retrieved 2024-10-23.

## External links

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Solomon Islands Football Federation official website

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Football in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Football Federation

National teams|

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* National team
* Olympic (U-23)
* U-20
* U-17
* Variants (Futsal)
* (Beach)

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Women|

* National team
* Olympic (U-23)
* U-20
* U-17
* Variants (Futsal)

League system|

| Men|

* Telekom S-League
* Honiara FA League
* Solomon Islands National Club Championship (2000–2010)

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Women|

* Women's Premier League

Domestic cups|

| Men|

* Solomon Cup

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International|

* Wantok Cup

Lists|

* Clubs

* Men's clubs
* Men's players
* Expatriate players
* Managers
* Referees
* Venues
* Seasons

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Football in Oceania

Sovereign states|

* Australia
* Federated States of Micronesia
* Fiji
* Indonesia
* Kiribati
* Marshall Islands
* Nauru
* New Zealand
* Palau
* Papua New Guinea
* Samoa
* Solomon Islands
* Timor-Leste
* Tonga
* Tuvalu
* Vanuatu

Associated states
of New Zealand|

* Cook Islands
* Niue

Dependencies
and other territories|

* American Samoa
* Christmas Island
* Cocos (Keeling) Islands
* Easter Island
* French Polynesia
* Guam
* Hawaii
* New Caledonia
* Norfolk Island
* Northern Mariana Islands
* Pitcairn Islands
* Tokelau
* Wallis and Futuna

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