Solomon Islands national under-23 football team

Solomon Islands U23
Nickname(s)Bonitos
AssociationSolomon Islands Football Federation
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coachSolomon Islands Batram Suri
CaptainPhilip Mango
Most capsIan Paia (3)
Top scorerIan Paia (7)
FIFA codeSOL
First colours
Second colours
First international
Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea 2 – 4 Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
(Auckland, New Zealand; January 14, 2004)
Biggest win
American Samoa American Samoa 1 – 16 Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
(Taupō, New Zealand; March 21, 2012)
Biggest defeat
Australia Australia 5 – 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
(Sydney, Australia; January 20, 2004)
OFC U23 Championship
Appearances6
Best resultSecond place

The Solomon Islands national under-23 football team, also known as Solympic, represents the Solomon Islands at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Solomon Islands national football team

History

The Solomon Islands U23 made five appearances so far at the OFC U23 Championship. Their best result was a second place twice, in 1999 and in 2008. In 2015 they will make their sixth appearance during the 2015 Pacific Games.

OFC

The OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every four years to decide the only qualification spot for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the Olympic Games.

OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
Fiji 1991 Did not enter
Australia 1996 Fourth place 8 2 2 4 12 21
New Zealand 1999 Runners-up 5 4 0 1 15 6
Australia 2004 Group stage 4 1 0 3 5 12
Fiji 2008 Runners-up 5 4 0 1 25 5
New Zealand 2012 Group stage 3 1 0 2 16 4
Papua New Guinea 2015 Group stage 3 0 0 3 1 5
Fiji 2019 Runners-up 5 3 0 2 14 9
New Zealand 2023 Semi-Final 4 3 0 1 11 4
Total 37 37 18 2 17 99 '’'66

Fixtures & Results

2015

Fiji Fiji v Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
13 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup Fiji Fiji 1–1 Solomon Islands Solomon Islands Vanuatu Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 Christopher Wasasala 72' Tutizama Tanito 25' Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Nawen Hopkims (Vanuatu)
Vanuatu Vanuatu v Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
15 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup Vanuatu Vanuatu 0–0 Solomon Islands Solomon Islands Vanuatu Port Vila, Vanuatu
13:00 Report Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Solomon Islands Solomon Islands v New Caledonia New Caledonia
17 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup Solomon Islands Solomon Islands v New Caledonia New Caledonia Vanuatu Port Vila, Vanuatu
14:30 Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium

2019

Solomon Islands  v  American Samoa
21 September 2019 (2019-09-21) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Solomon Islands  6-0  American Samoa Fiji Suva, Fiji
12:00
  • Waita 3', 55'
  • Kakasi 10'
  • Taroga 33'
  • Mara 41', 47'
 Report Stadium: ANZ National Stadium
Attendance: 150
Referee: New Caledonia Mederic Lacour
Samoa  v  Solomon Islands
24 September 2019 (2019-09-24) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Samoa  0-5  Solomon Islands Fiji Suva, Fiji
12:00 Report
  • Kakasi 16'
  • Waita 28', 34'
  • Mara 68'
  • Taroga 90+2'
 Stadium: ANZ National Stadium
Attendance: 150
Referee: Vanuatu Joel Hopken
New Zealand  v  Solomon Islands
27 September 2019 (2019-09-27) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage New Zealand  4-2  Solomon Islands Fiji Suva, Fiji
18:00
Report
Stadium: ANZ National Stadium
Attendance: 600
Referee: New Caledonia Mederic Lacour

Current squad

The following players were called to the squad for the 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament from 21 September - 5 October 2019.
Caps and goals updated as of 5 October 2019 after the match against  New Zealand.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Desmond Tutu (1997-09-29) 29 September 1997 (age 26) 3 0 Solomon Islands Henderson Eels
12 1GK Harold Nauania (1997-10-10) 10 October 1997 (age 26) 2 0 Solomon Islands Isabel United
20 1GK Joel Nanogo (2000-12-23) 23 December 2000 (age 23) 0 0 Solomon Islands Real Kakamora
2 2DF Junior David (2001-09-22) 22 September 2001 (age 22) 5 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
3 2DF John Aeta (2000-09-02) 2 September 2000 (age 23) 5 0 Solomon Islands Marist
4 2DF Gagame Aengari Jr. (2000-04-15) 15 April 2000 (age 23) 5 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
5 2DF William Komasi (2000-06-10) 10 June 2000 (age 23) 5 0 Solomon Islands Malaita Kingz
13 2DF Alick Kitalo (1997-11-15) 15 November 1997 (age 26) 2 0 Solomon Islands Malaita Kingz
15 2DF George Leaga (1999-11-18) 18 November 1999 (age 24) 2 0 Solomon Islands Kossa
6 3MF Rodney Suri (1997-03-12) 12 March 1997 (age 27) 4 0 Solomon Islands Henderson Eels
7 3MF Augustine Waita (1997-06-13) 13 June 1997 (age 26) 5 5 Solomon Islands Henderson Eels
8 3MF Patrick Taroga (2000-05-25) 25 May 2000 (age 23) 5 3 Solomon Islands Henderson Eels
11 3MF Tuita Maeobia (1999-01-02) 2 January 1999 (age 25) 4 1 Solomon Islands Isabel United
14 3MF Steve Maelasi (1997-01-01) 1 January 1997 (age 27) 4 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
16 3MF Frank Kabui (2000-10-23) 23 October 2000 (age 23) 5 0 Solomon Islands Malaita Kingz
17 3MF John Oge (1998-08-08) 8 August 1998 (age 25) 1 0 Solomon Islands Isabel United
18 3MF Molis Gagame (1999-09-14) 14 September 1999 (age 24) 4 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
9 4FW Adrian Mara (1998-08-01) 1 August 1998 (age 25) 2 3 Solomon Islands Kossa
10 4FW Darold Kakasi (1999-02-07) 7 February 1999 (age 25) 5 2 Fiji Ba
19 4FW Raynick Laeta (1999-11-16) 16 November 1999 (age 24) 2 0 Solomon Islands Henderson Eels
2DF Graham Tanavole (1997-04-07) 7 April 1997 (age 26) 0 0 Solomon Islands The Saints
3MF Thomas Amasia (1998-08-25) 25 August 1998 (age 25) 0 0 Solomon Islands Marist

Squad for the 2015 Pacific Games

The following players were called to the squad for the 2015 Pacific Games from 3–17 July 2015.
Caps and goals updated as of 17 June 2015 after the match against the  New Caledonia.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Philip Mango (1995-08-28) 28 August 1995 (age 28) 4 0 Solomon Islands Marist
20 1GK Anthony Talo (1996-01-08) 8 January 1996 (age 28) 1 0 Solomon Islands Western United
23 1GK James Do'oro (1995-06-19) 19 June 1995 (age 28) 0 0 Solomon Islands Henderson Eels
2 2DF Fred Buai (1994-08-11) 11 August 1994 (age 29) 3 0
3 2DF Matson Fenny (1993-12-16) 16 December 1993 (age 30) 4 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
4 2DF Dickson Mouli (1993-05-03) 3 May 1993 (age 30) 0 0 Solomon Islands Real Kakamora FC
5 2DF Allen Peter (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 28) 4 0 Solomon Islands Malaita Kingz
12 2DF George Ladoga (1994-11-19) 19 November 1994 (age 29) 1 0 Solomon Islands X-Beam
15 2DF John Rofeta (1994-09-02) 2 September 1994 (age 29) 1 0 Solomon Islands Marist
16 2DF Fred Bala (c) (1995-07-10) 10 July 1995 (age 28) 1 0 Solomon Islands Kossa
18 2DF Davidson Tome (1994-05-17) 17 May 1994 (age 29) 4 0 Solomon Islands Marist
19 2DF Simon Daoi (1996-01-08) 8 January 1996 (age 28) 3 0 Solomon Islands Marist
21 2DF Natanela Bero (1994-11-28) 28 November 1994 (age 29) 1 0 Solomon Islands Marist
6 3MF Fredrick Dola (1994-04-06) 6 April 1994 (age 29) 0 0 Solomon Islands Marist
8 3MF Jimmy Raramane (1994-02-11) 11 February 1994 (age 30) 1 0 Solomon Islands Kossa
13 3MF Jared Rangosulia (1995-11-06) 6 November 1995 (age 28) 1 0 Solomon Islands Henderson Eels
17 3MF Timothy Bakale (1995-03-29) 29 March 1995 (age 29) 4 0 Solomon Islands Marist
3MF Joachim Kairi (1995-04-10) 10 April 1995 (age 28) 0 0 Solomon Islands Marist
7 4FW Harrison Mala (1994-07-14) 14 July 1994 (age 29) 4 0 Solomon Islands FC Guadalcanal
9 4FW Frank Foli (1994-09-20) 20 September 1994 (age 29) 0 0 Solomon Islands Hana
10 4FW Tutizama Tanito (1993-11-27) 27 November 1993 (age 30) 4 1 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
11 4FW Atana Fa'arado (1994-11-03) 3 November 1994 (age 29) 4 0 Solomon Islands Henderson Eels
14 4FW Boni Pride (1995-09-10) 10 September 1995 (age 28) 1 0 Solomon Islands Henderson Eels
22 4FW Kevin Obed (1996-04-04) 4 April 1996 (age 28) 0 0 New Zealand Nelson Falcons

Squad for the 2012 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Football Tournament

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
20 1GK Silas Seda (1992-09-08) 8 September 1992 (age 31) 3 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
1 1GK Samson Koti (1991-12-11) 11 December 1991 (age 32) 0 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
3 2DF Freddie Kini (1992-11-27) 27 November 1992 (age 31) 3 0 Solomon Islands Western United
4 2DF Chris Tafoa (1992-12-18) 18 December 1992 (age 31) 3 1 Solomon Islands Kossa
5 2DF Israel Kote Fanai (c) (1992-04-07) 7 April 1992 (age 31) 1 0 Solomon Islands Koloale FC Honiara
6 2DF Michael Boso (1991-09-03) 3 September 1991 (age 32) 2 0 Solomon Islands Western United
15 2DF Francis Lafai (1990-10-21) 21 October 1990 (age 33) 1 0 Solomon Islands Koloale FC Honiara
16 2DF Emmanuel Poila (1990-07-16) 16 July 1990 (age 33) 3 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
7 3MF James Egeta (1990-08-10) 10 August 1990 (age 33) 1 0 Solomon Islands Malaita Kingz
8 3MF Jeffrey Bule (1991-11-15) 15 November 1991 (age 32) 3 0 Solomon Islands Western United
9 3MF Moffat Kilifa (1989-01-17) 17 January 1989 (age 35) 3 0 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird
12 3MF Jerry Donga (1991-01-31) 31 January 1991 (age 33) 3 1 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
13 3MF Mollis Gagame (1989-09-21) 21 September 1989 (age 34) 1 0 Solomon Islands Western United
17 3MF Coleman Makau (1992-11-25) 25 November 1992 (age 31) 2 0 Solomon Islands Malaita Kingz
18 3MF Himson Teleda (1992-08-28) 28 August 1992 (age 31) 1 1 Solomon Islands Western United
19 4FW Micah Lea'alafa (1991-06-01) 1 June 1991 (age 32) 3 3 Vanuatu Amicale
2 4FW Johan Doiwale (1990-02-07) 7 February 1990 (age 34) 2 1 Solomon Islands Real Kakamora
10 4FW Tutizama Tanito (1993-11-27) 27 November 1993 (age 30) 2 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
11 4FW Ian Paia (1990-10-20) 20 October 1990 (age 33) 3 7 Solomon Islands Koloale FC Honiara
14 4FW Karol Kakate (1992-11-02) 2 November 1992 (age 31) 2 2 Solomon Islands Western United

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  • Solomon Islands Luke Eroi (2012)
  • Solomon Islands Patrick Miniti (2015)
  • Solomon Islands Batram Suri (2019–)
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