Solomon Islands women's national football team

Solomon Islands
Association	Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF)
Confederation	OFC (Oceania)
Head coach	Batram Suri
Captain	Laydah Samani
Most caps	Ileen Pegi (18)
Top scorer	Ileen Pegi and Jemina David (7)
Home stadium	Lawson Tama Stadium
FIFA code	SOL
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	77 4 (11 December 2025)
Highest	86 (August 2024; March – June 2025)
Lowest	120 (June 2022)
First international
	Papua New Guinea 6–1 Solomon Islands ; (Lae, Papua New Guinea; 9 April 2007)
Biggest win
	American Samoa 1–7 Solomon Islands ; (Apia, Samoa; 10 February 2024)
Biggest defeat
	Solomon Islands 1–11 New Zealand ; (Apia, Samoa; 19 February 2024)
OFC Women's Nations Cup
Appearances	4 (first in 2007)
Best result	Champions (2025)

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.

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.

Recent History

In 2026, Solomon Islands will participate in the second round of the OFC qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. In the group stage, they will face American Samoa, Samoa, and New Zealand.

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.

Legend

Win Draw Loss Fixture

2025

19 February PacificAus Sports Four Nations Tournament	Thailand	8–0	Solomon Islands	Canberra, Australia
	Pinyaphat 7' Limpawanich 20', 36' Moondong 38', 41' Cheunarom 56' Taobao 62' Thaprik 79'	Source		Stadium: Viking Park

22 February PacificAus Sports Four Nations Tournament	Australia	12–0	Solomon Islands	Canberra, Australia
18:30 UTC+11	McMahon 9', 23' Trimis 27', 48', 65' Collins 40', 51', 69' Tallon-Henniker 54', 90+1' Lobo 73' Saveska 89'	Report		Stadium: Viking Park

25 February PacificAus Sports Four Nations Tournament	Solomon Islands	0–1	Vanuatu	Canberra, Australia
		Source	Erikan 29'	Stadium: Deakin Stadium

5 July 2025 (2025-07-05) 2025 OFC Nations Cup GS	Fiji	3–2	Solomon Islands	Suva, Fiji
19:00	Leba 40' Nasau 50', 63'	Report	Solosaia 8', 42'	Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium Attendance: 803 Referee: Sarah Jones (New Zealand)

8 July 2025 (2025-07-08) 2025 OFC Nations Cup GS	Vanuatu	1–2	Solomon Islands	Suva, Fiji
16:00	Simon 82'	Report	Pegi 18' (pen.) Arukau 57'	Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Kyllian Lelarge (New Caledonia)

11 July 2025 (2025-07-11) 2025 OFC Nations Cup GS	Solomon Islands	5–0	Tonga	Suva, Fiji
16:00	Arukau 8', 85' Pegi 28', 41' David 77'	Report		Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Keith Kitumbing (Papua New Guinea)

16 July 2025 (2025-07-16) 2025 OFC Nations Cup SF	Solomon Islands	2-1	Samoa	Suva, Fiji
19:00 UTC+12	Pegi 22' B. Kitiona 33' (o.g.)	Report	O. Kitiona 14'	Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium Attendance: 850 Referee: Torika Delai (Fiji)

19 July 2025 (2025-07-19) 2025 OFC Nations Cup Final	Papua New Guinea	2–3 (a.e.t.)	Solomon Islands	Suva, Fiji
19:00	Padio 42', 65'		Solosaia 18' Arukau 45+3' David 94'	Stadium: HFC Bank Stadium

2026

27 February 2026 (2026-02-27) 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup OFC Qualification	Solomon Islands	0–1	American Samoa	Honiara, Solomon Islands
17:00 UTC+11		Report (OFC) Report (FIFA)	Fuamatu-Ma'afala 56'	Stadium: National Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Torika Delai (Fiji)

2 March 2026 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification	New Zealand	8–0	Solomon Islands	Honiara, Solomon Islands
17:00 UTC+11	Clegg 2', 81' Riley 8' Blake 16', 65', 73' Jale 61' Vlok 75'	Report (FIFA)		Stadium: National Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Gulshoda Saitkulova (Uzbekistan)

5 March 2026 (2026-03-05) 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup OFC Qualification	Samoa	2–1	Solomon Islands	Honiara, Solomon Islands
17:00 UTC+11	Jessop 36' Nari 78' (o.g.)	Report (OFC) Report (FIFA)	Pegi 63'	Stadium: National Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Torika Delai (Fiji)

Head-to-head record

As of 8 October 2021

Against	Pld	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	GD
American Samoa	2	2	0	0	7	0	+7
Cook Islands	2	0	1	1	1	3	−2
Fiji	2	0	1	1	0	3	−3
New Caledonia	2	0	0	2	1	11	−10
New Zealand	2	0	0	2	0	16	−16
Papua New Guinea	4	0	0	4	2	13	−11
Samoa	1	0	0	1	1	2	−1
Tahiti	1	0	0	1	0	2	−2
Tonga	3	1	1	1	4	2	+2
Total	19	3	3	33	16	52	−36

Coaching staff

Current technical staff

As of 1 January 2026

Position
Head coach	Daniel Barrett
Assistant coach	Crystal Bakolo
Team Manager	Angelline Vave
Opposition Analyst	Matthew Wearne

Manager history

Players

Current squad

The following players were named to the squad for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification in Oceania region between 27 February and 5 March 2026.

Squad and ages as of 27 February 2026, the opening matchday of the second round of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification in Oceania region.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1GK	Zainab Donga	(2000-08-11)11 August 2000 (aged 25)	Naha FC
1GK	Margaret Kofela	(1999-08-17)17 August 1999 (aged 26)	RSIPF Royals
1GK	Rose Paia		Haura FC

2DF	Edith Nari	(2003-08-28)28 August 2003 (aged 22)	Henderson Eels
2DF	Jacklyn Ikama	(1998-05-25)25 May 1998 (aged 27)	Naha FC
2DF	Mesalyn Saepio	(1991-11-25)25 November 1991 (aged 34)	Frigates United
2DF	Lisa Solo		Koloale FC
2DF	Teisika Rotoava
2DF	Naelyn Metake	(2003-03-07)7 March 2003 (aged 22)	RSIPF Royals
2DF	Bridget Alele	(2004-01-18)18 January 2004 (aged 22)	Naha FC
2DF	Claudia Votu	(2000-10-17)17 October 2000 (aged 25)	Haura FC
2DF	Ivy Sade		Haura FC

3MF	Alisha Donga	(2002-04-12)12 April 2002 (aged 23)	RSIPF Royals
3MF	Sherolyn Saeni		RSIPF Royals
3MF	Eileen Ama Lalawa		Naha FC
3MF	Sandy Aniholland	(1991-09-09)9 September 1991 (aged 34)	Solright
3MF	Almah Gogoni	(2000-12-28)28 December 2000 (aged 25)	Naha FC
3MF	Ileen Pegi	(1992-07-18)18 July 1992 (aged 33)	Koloale FC
3MF	Anna Ellen		RSIPF Royals
3MF	Rose Aba		RSIPF Royals
3MF	Gertrude Oritaimae	(2007-07-28)28 July 2007 (aged 18)	Henderson Eels

4FW	Lorina Solosaia	(2002-07-06)6 July 2002 (aged 23)	Henderson Eels
4FW	Joan Hanigaro	(2001-05-16)16 May 2001 (aged 24)	Henderson Eels

Recent call-ups

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

Records

As of 8 October 2021

Top goalscorers

Rank	Player	Goals
1	Laydah Samani	6
2	Betty Maenu'u	2
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

All-time results

Win Draw Loss

No.	Opponent	Date	Result	Competition	Venue	Report
1	Papua New Guinea	9 April 2007	1–6	2007 OFC Women's Championship	Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, Lae (Papua New Guinea)	Report
2	New Zealand	11 April 2007	0–8	2007 OFC Women's Championship	Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, Lae (Papua New Guinea)	Report
3	Tonga	13 April 2007	0–0	2007 OFC Women's Championship	Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, Lae (Papua New Guinea)	Report
4	Papua New Guinea	28 August 2007	0–4	2007 South Pacific Games	Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex, Apia (Samoa)	Report
5	Cook Islands	30 August 2007	1–1	2007 South Pacific Games	Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex, Apia (Samoa)	Report
6	American Samoa	1 September 2007	3–0	2007 South Pacific Games	Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex, Apia (Samoa)	Report
7	Fiji	3 September 2007	0–3	2007 South Pacific Games	Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex, Apia (Samoa)	Report
8	Tonga	30 September 2010	4–0	2010 OFC Women's Championship	North Harbour Stadium, Auckland (New Zealand)	Report
9	Papua New Guinea	2 October 2010	1–2	2010 OFC Women's Championship	North Harbour Stadium, Auckland (New Zealand)	Report
10	Fiji	4 October 2010	0–0	2010 OFC Women's Championship	North Harbour Stadium, Auckland (New Zealand)	Report
11	New Zealand	6 October 2010	0–8	2010 OFC Women's Championship	North Harbour Stadium, Auckland (New Zealand)	Report
12	Cook Islands	8 October 2010	0–2	2010 OFC Women's Championship	North Harbour Stadium, Auckland (New Zealand)	Report
13	New Caledonia	27 August 2011	0–3	2011 Pacific Games	Stade PLGC, Nouméa (New Caledonia)	Report
14	Tahiti	31 August 2011	0–2	2011 Pacific Games	Stade PLGC, Nouméa (New Caledonia)	Report
15	American Samoa	2 September 2011	4–0	2011 Pacific Games	Stade PLGC, Nouméa (New Caledonia)	Report
16	Papua New Guinea	5 September 2011	0–1	2011 Pacific Games	Stade PLGC, Nouméa (New Caledonia)	Report
17	New Caledonia	6 July 2015	1–8	2015 Pacific Games	Bisini Sports Complex, Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	Report
18	Tonga	8 July 2015	0–2	2015 Pacific Games	Bisini Sports Complex, Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	Report
19	Samoa	11 July 2015	1–2	2015 Pacific Games	Bisini Sports Complex, Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	Report
20	Vanuatu	4 December 2017	0–5	2017 Pacific Mini Games	Port Vila Municipal Stadium, Port Vila (Vanuatu)	Report
21	Tonga	7 December 2017	1–3	2017 Pacific Mini Games	Port Vila Municipal Stadium, Port Vila (Vanuatu)	Report
22	Fiji	11 December 2017	0–2	2017 Pacific Mini Games	Port Vila Municipal Stadium, Port Vila (Vanuatu)	Report
23	Tonga	14 December 2017	0–1	2017 Pacific Mini Games	Port Vila Municipal Stadium, Port Vila (Vanuatu)	Report
24	American Samoa	24 August 2018	2–0	2018 OFC Women's Nations Cup qualification	Churchill Park, Lautoka (Fiji)	Report
25	Fiji	27 August 2018	0–0	2018 OFC Women's Nations Cup qualification	Churchill Park, Lautoka (Fiji)	Report
26	Vanuatu	30 August 2018	0–1	2018 OFC Women's Nations Cup qualification	Churchill Park, Lautoka (Fiji)	Report

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
1991	Did not enter
1995
1999
2003
2007	Did not qualify								3	0	1	2	1	14
2011	Did not qualify								5	1	1	3	5	12
2015	Did not enter
2019	Did not qualify								3	1	1	1	2	1
2023	Did not qualify								5	1	3	1	6	7
2027	To be determined								To be determined
2031	To be determined								To be determined
2035	To be determined								To be determined
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
1996	Ineligible								No qualifying process
2000	Ineligible								No qualifying process
2004	Did not enter
2008	Did not qualify								4	1	1	2	4	8
2012	Did not enter
2016	Did not qualify								3	0	0	3	2	12
2020	Did not qualify
2024	Did not qualify
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
1983	Did not enter								No qualification
1986
1989
1991
1994
1998
2003
2007	Fourth place	4th	3	0	0	3	1	14
2010	Fourth place	4th	5	1	1	3	5	12
2014	Did not enter
2018	Did not qualify								3	1	1	1	2	1
2022	Third place	3rd	5	1	3	1	6	7	No qualification
2025	Champions	1st	5	4	0	1	14	7	No qualification
Total	Champions	4/12	18	6	4	8	26	40	3	1	1	1	2	1

Pacific Games

Pacific Games
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
2003	Did not enter
2007	Group stage	6th	4	1	1	2	4	8
2011	Group stage	7th	4	1	0	3	4	6
2015	Group stage	7th	3	0	0	3	2	12
2019	Group stage	8th	4	1	0	3	5	9
2023	Group stage	6th	4	2	0	2
Total	Group stage	5/6	19	5	1	13	10	26

Pacific Mini Games

Pacific Games
Year	Result	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
2017	Fourth Place	3	0	0	3	1	10	−9
Total	Fourth Place	3	0	0	3	1	10	−9

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