Solomon Islands national under-17 football team

National association football team

Solomon Islands U17Nickname(s)| The Katukatus

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Association| Solomon Islands Football Federation
Confederation| OFC (Oceania)
Head coach|  Stanley Waita
Top scorer| Raphael Lea'i (14)
FIFA code| SOL

First colours

Second colours

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First international
Australia 2 – 0 Solomon Islands
(New Zealand; 1993)
Biggest win
Solomon Islands 15 – 0 Tonga
(Auckland, New Zealand; 13 January 2011)
Biggest defeat
Solomon Islands 0–8 Mexico
(Cariacica, Brazil; 3 November 2019 (2019-11-3))
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Appearances| 1 (first in 2019)
Best result| Group stage (2019)
OFC Under-17 Championship
Appearances| 9 (first in 1993)
Best result| Second Place (1993, 2018)

The Solomon Islands national under-17 football team is the national U-17 team of Solomon Islands and is controlled by the Solomon Islands Football Federation.

## History

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In the 2015 OFC U-17 Championship striker Larry Zama scored thirteen goals in the course of the campaign making him the top goal scorer of the tournament. He scored eight goals in a single game against American Samoa, a tournament record to that date. In the semi-finals of the 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Solomon Islands defeated Fiji to qualify for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru. Solomon Islands were to make their FIFA U-17 World Cup Debut in Peru in 2019; however on 15 February 2019 Solomon Islands seemed to have forfeited their chance of playing in the event due to over-age player Chris Satu. In February 2019 it was also announced that Raphael Lea'i and Leon Kofana will go to Scots College, Wellington and train with Wellington Phoenix FC. On 3 March 2019, upon OFC Executive Committee appeal Solomon Islands were able to keep their spot for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will now be played in Brazil after Peru's hosting rights were withdrawn due to infrastructure concerns and delays of the organising committee. Their first FIFA U-17 World Cup match is on 28 October 2019 in Group F where Solomon Islands will play against Italy, then 31 October where they will play against Paraguay and the last Group F on 3 November which they will play against Mexico.

## Competition Record

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### FIFA U-17 World Cup record

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FIFA U-17 World Cup record

Year  | Round  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts
1993 to  2005 | Did not qualify
2007 to  2009 | Did not participate
2011 | Did not qualify
2013 | Withdrew
2015 to  2017 | Did not qualify
2019 | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | -20 | 0
2023 | Disqualified from qualification, thus did not qualify
2025 | to be determined
Total | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | -20 | 0

### OFC U-17 Championship record

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The OFC Under 17 Championship is a tournament held once every two years to decide the only two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

OFC Under-17 Championship

Year  | Round  |  Pld  |  W  |  D  |  L  |  GF  |  GA  |  GD  |  Pts
1993 | Runners-up | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 2
1995 | Fourth Place | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 1
1997 | Third Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 6
1999 | Third Place | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 5 | +14 | 12
/ 2001 | Group Stage | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 3 | +17 | 6
// 2003 | Group Stage | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6 | +12 | 7
2005 | Third Place | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 8 | +12 | 8
2007 | Did not participate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-
2009 | Did not participate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-
2011 | Third Place | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 4 | +20 | 12
2013 | Withdrew | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-
/ 2015 | Group Stage | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 6 | +18 | 6
2017 | Semi-finals | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 6 | +10 | 4
2018 | Second Place | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | +17 | 12
2023 | Disqualified from participating | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-
Total | Runners-up | 52 | 27 | 6 | 19 | 174 | 60 | +114 | 76

## History Matches

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### 2015

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Solomon Islands  v  Tonga 13 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship|  Solomon Islands  | 10-1|  Tonga |  Pago Pago, American Samoa

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15:30 UTC−11 | Junior Hou 19', 58'
Larry Zama 20', 53', 78', 85'
Richard Raramo 31', 60'
Kaliz Atu 75'
Hendrick Jirah 89' | Report | Soakai Vea 14' | Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium
Referee:  Salesh Chand

Vanuatu v  Solomon Islands 17 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship|  Vanuatu | 2-1|  Solomon Islands |  Pago Pago, American Samoa

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15:30 UTC−11 | Sylvain Worworbu 6'
Ronaldo Wilkins 62' (pen.) | Report | Larry Zama 43' | Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium
Referee:  Averii Jacques

Tahiti v  Solomon Islands 19 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship|  Tahiti | 3-0|  Solomon Islands |  Pago Pago, American Samoa

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13:00 UTC−11 | Marc Siejidr 35'
Michel Maihi 45+4' (pen.)
59' (o.g.) | Report |  | Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium
Referee:  Anna-Marie Keighley

Solomon Islands  v  American Samoa 21 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship|  Solomon Islands  | 13-0|  American Samoa |  Pago Pago, American Samoa

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13:00 UTC−11 | Larry Zama  9', 27', 39', 45+6', 52', 68', 88', 90'
Philip Maeta 42', 70'
Junior Hou 72'
Benjimin Toata 76'
Hendrick Jirah 81' | Report |  | Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium
Referee:  Hillary Any

### 2017

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Fiji v  Solomon Islands 12 February 2017 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Group Stage|  Fiji | 1-1|  Solomon Islands |  Papeete, Tahiti

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19:00 | Dau 4' | Report | Mana 52' | Stadium: Stade Pater, Pirae
Attendance: 550
Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)

New Zealand v  Solomon Islands 15 February 2017 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Group Stage|  New Zealand | 2-1|  Solomon Islands |  Papeete, Tahiti

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16:00 | Williams 3'
Spragg 84' | Report | Kaoni 48' | Stadium: Stade Pater, Pirae
Attendance: 500
Referee: Abdelkader Zitouni (Tahiti)

Solomon Islands  v  Samoa 18 February 2017 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Group Stage|  Solomon Islands  | 12-0|  Samoa |  Papeete, Tahiti

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16:00 | Mekawir 9', 19', 30'
Toata 29'
Kaoni 45+4', 67', 80', 88'
Keana 53', 65'
Allen 57', 79' | Report |  | Stadium: Stade Pater, Pirae
Attendance: 300
Referee: Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu)

New Caledonia v  Solomon Islands 21 February 2017 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Semi-finals|  New Caledonia | 3-2|  Solomon Islands |  Papeete, Tahiti

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16:00 | Bako 23'
Jeno 68'
Longue 80' | Report | Toata 62'
Allen 90+4' | Stadium: Stade Mahina, Mahina
Attendance: 400
Referee: Matthew Conger (New Zealand)

### 2018

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Papua New Guinea v  Solomon Islands 9 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage|  Papua New Guinea | 0–5|  Solomon Islands |  Honiara, Solomon Islands

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15:00 |  | Report |

* Lea'i 12', 30' (pen.), 41', 90+2'
* Satu 70'

| Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 3.500
Referee:  Salesh Chand (Fiji)

Solomon Islands v  New Zealand 12 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage|  Solomon Islands | 5–0|  New Zealand |  Honiara, Solomon Islands

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15:00 |

* Wae 18'
* Lea'i 41', 85'
* Kofana 55'
* Keana 87'

| Report |  | Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 6.000
Referee:  Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)

Solomon Islands v  Vanuatu 15 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage|  Solomon Islands | 5–0|  Vanuatu |  Honiara, Solomon Islands

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* Wae 4'
* H. Pao 20'
* Lea'i 47'
* Mani 53', 64'

| Report |  | Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 8.000
Referee:  Sione Lelenga (Tonga)

Solomon Islands v  Fiji 19 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Semi-Final|  Solomon Islands | 3–1|  Fiji |  Honiara, Solomon Islands

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10:00 |

* Mani 1', 29'
* Lea'i 90+1'

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* Pillay 45+3'

| Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 8.000
Referee:  David Yareboinen (Papua New Guinea)

Solomon Islands v  New Zealand 22 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Final|  Solomon Islands | 0–0
(4–5 p)|  New Zealand |  Honiara, Solomon Islands

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15:00 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 12.000
Referee:  Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
| Penalties|

* Satu
* Keana
* Taebo
* Mani
* Lea'i

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* Van Hattum
* Stamenic
* Garbett
* Lee
* Bright

### 2019

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Jersey v  Solomon Islands 26 April 2019 Friendly|  Jersey | 2–3|  Solomon Islands |  Saint Helier, Jersey

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12:00 |  |  |  | Stadium: Springfield Stadium

Moldova v  Solomon Islands 29 April 2019 UEFA international development tournament 2019|  Moldova | 1–2|  Solomon Islands |  Minsk, Belarus

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* Mani 50'
* Lea'i 80'

Belarus v  Solomon Islands 2 May 2019 UEFA international development tournament 2019|  Belarus | 1–1|  Solomon Islands |  Minsk, Belarus

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* Lea'i 60'

Solomon Islands v  Kazakhstan 4 May 2019 UEFA international development tournament 2019|  Solomon Islands | 2–2|  Kazakhstan |  Minsk, Belarus

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* Lea'i 40', 80'

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Solomon Islands v  Italy 28 October 2019 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup Group Stage|  Solomon Islands | 0–5|  Italy |  Gama, Brazil

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Solomon Islands v  Paraguay 31 October 2019 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup Group Stage|  Solomon Islands | 0–7|  Paraguay |  Gama, Brazil

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Mexico v  Solomon Islands 3 November 2019 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup Group Stage|  Mexico | 8–0|  Solomon Islands |  Cariacica, Brazil

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## Current Technical Staff

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Head coach |  Stanley Waita
Assistant coach |  Vivian Wickham
Goalkeeper coach |  Santus Kabini
Team manager |  Robert Seni
Medical officer |  Dr. Kenton Sade

## Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup from 26 October – 17 November in Brazil.[1]

Caps and goals as of 3 November 2019 after the game against Mexico.
No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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1  | 1GK | Davidson Malam |  (2002-11-25) 25 November 2002 (age 22) | 7  | 0  |  Laugu United
12  | 1GK | Junior Petua |  (2003-12-30) 30 December 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  Paritasi
21  | 1GK | Gideon Suta |  (2003-04-07) 7 April 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Henderson Eels

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2  | 2DF | Derrick Taebo |  (2002-08-18) 18 August 2002 (age 22) | 6  | 0  |  Henderson Eels
3  | 2DF | Stanford Fakasori |  (2002-10-10) 10 October 2002 (age 22) | 7  | 0  |  Uncles
4  | 2DF | Leon Kofana |  (2002-06-22) 22 June 2002 (age 22) | 7  | 1  |  Wellington Phoenix
5  | 2DF | Javin Alick |  (2002-11-17) 17 November 2002 (age 22) | 8  | 2  |  Kossa
6  | 2DF | Fresha Sofu |  (2002-07-15) 15 July 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Renbel Province
16  | 2DF | Hensky Foata |  (2003-06-03) 3 June 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Kossa
18  | 2DF | Zani Sale |  (2003-05-04) 4 May 2003 (age 21) | 2  | 0  |  Kossa
20  | 2DF | Pateson Tongaka |  (2004-08-08) 8 August 2004 (age 20) | 3  | 0  |  Kossa

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8  | 3MF | Richie Kwaimamani |  (2002-04-06) 6 April 2002 (age 22) | 5  | 0  |  Isabel United
11  | 3MF | Philip Ropa |  (2002-10-21) 21 October 2002 (age 22) | 6  | 0  |  Guadalcanal
13  | 3MF | Alford Kanahanimae |  (2002-10-01) 1 October 2002 (age 22) | 7  | 0  |  Guadalcanal
14  | 3MF | Densly Geseni |  (2002-06-21) 21 June 2002 (age 22) | 8  | 0  |  Solomon Warriors
15  | 3MF | Alden Suri |  (2004-04-04) 4 April 2004 (age 20) | 1  | 0  |  Wellington Phoenix

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7  | 3MF | Bradley Irosaea |  (2003-04-25) 25 April 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Solomon Warriors
9  | 4FW | Charles Mani |  (2002-02-07) 7 February 2002 (age 23) | 8  | 4  |  Glenfield Rovers
10  | 4FW | Raphael Lea'i |  (2003-09-09) 9 September 2003 (age 21) | 8  | 8  |  Arsenal
17  | 4FW | Barrie Limoki  |  (2004-03-02) 2 March 2004 (age 21) | 2  | 0  |  Wellington Phoenix
19  | 4FW | Selwyn Hou |  (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Henderson Eels

### Recent call-ups

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

Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club  | Latest call-up

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GK | Lucian Sade  |  | 0  | 0  |  Western | Trainingscamp

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DF | Benbate Lamupio  |  (2003-07-09) 9 July 2003 (age 21) | 3  | 0  |  Western United | 2018 OFC U-16 Championship
DF | Charlton Totori  |  (2002-10-16) 16 October 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Solomon Warriors | Traveling squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup
DF | Fabio Pao  |  (2003-02-08) 8 February 2003 (age 22) | 2  | 0  |  Western United | 2018 OFC U-16 Championship
DF | Dexter Iniakwala  |  | 0  | 0  |  Honiara | Trainingscamp
DF | John Pengalo  |  | 0  | 0  |  Temotu | Trainingscamp

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MF | Maxwell Keana |  (2002-07-01) 1 July 2002 (age 22) | 5  | 1  |  Kossa |
MF | Clayton Menapa  |  (2002-08-05) 5 August 2002 (age 22) | 2  | 0  |  West Honiara | Traveling squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup
MF | Cyral Enotorau  |  | 0  | 0  |  Malaita Province | Pre-Squad squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup
MF | Ashley Me'esa  |  | 0  | 0  |  Temotu Province | Pre-Squad squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup
MF | Hamilton Pao  |  (2003-11-06) 6 November 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 1  |  Western United | 2018 OFC U-16 Championship
MF | Yanop Thompson  |  | 0  | 0  |  Temotu | Trainingscamp

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FW | Steward Quanafia  |  (2002-06-11) 11 June 2002 (age 22) | 4  | 0  |  Makuru | Pre-Squad squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup
FW | Goldy Ogaoga  |  (2003-08-10) 10 August 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  Guadalcanal Province | Traveling squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup
FW | Floyd Hagi  |  | 0  | 0  |  Malaita | Trainingscamp

## 2017 squad

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The following players were called up for the 2017 OFC U-17 Championship from 11 to 24 February 2017.

Caps and goals as of 18 January 2017 after the game against Samoa.
No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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1  | 1GK | Joel Nanago  |  (2000-12-13) 13 December 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 0  |  Henderson Eels
12  | 1GK | John Brown  |  (2000-03-03) 3 March 2000 (age 25) | 0  | 0  |  Marist

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2  | 2DF | John Aeta |  (2000-09-02) 2 September 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 0  |  Marist
3  | 2DF | Aengari Gagame  |  (2000-04-15) 15 April 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 0  |  Solomon Warriors
4  | 2DF | Junior Ashley  |  (2000-09-24) 24 September 2000 (age 24) | 3  | 0  |  Guadalcanal
5  | 2DF | Raymond Dauabu  |  (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 0  |  Malaita Kingz
13  | 2DF | Stanley Ryniker  |  (2001-09-19) 19 September 2001 (age 23) | 2  | 0  |  Koloale FC Honiara
14  | 2DF | Danny Ofeni  |  (2001-01-12) 12 January 2001 (age 24) | 2  | 0  |  Marist

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6  | 3MF | Bobby Ramo  |  (2000-04-14) 14 April 2000 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Marist
8  | 3MF | Simon Jedzini  |  (2000-10-11) 11 October 2000 (age 24) | 2  | 0  |  Western United
10  | 3MF | Elis Mana  |  (2000-03-09) 9 March 2000 (age 25) | 4  | 1  |  Koloale FC Honiara
15  | 3MF | Alfred Elvis  |  (2000-07-27) 27 July 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 0  |  Western United
16  | 3MF | John Mana  |  (2001-01-21) 21 January 2001 (age 24) | 1  | 0  |  Hana
17  | 3MF | Michael Lalo  |  (2001-01-18) 18 January 2001 (age 24) | 2  | 0  |  Guadalcanal
18  | 3MF | Steward Toata  |  (2001-01-10) 10 January 2001 (age 24) | 4  | 1  |  Marist
19  | 3MF | Richmond Hatarau  |  (2000-04-03) 3 April 2000 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Compol

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7  | 4FW | Junior Kaoni  |  (2000-06-16) 16 June 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 5  |  Solomon Warriors
9  | 4FW | Don Keana  |  (2000-09-09) 9 September 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 2  |  Marist
11  | 4FW | Ali Mekawir  |  (2000-07-27) 27 July 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 3  |  Marist
20  | 4FW | Junior Allen  |  (2001-12-15) 15 December 2001 (age 23) | 2  | 2  |  Marist

## List of coaches

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* Chris Asipara (2010-2012)
* Jacob Moli (2014-2016)
* Marlon Hoekarawa (2016-2017)
* Stanley Waita (2018-)

## References

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1. ^ "Sport: Solomon Islands name U-17 FIFA World Cup squad". RNZ. RNZ. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.

## External links

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* Solomon Islands Football Federation official website

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