Solomon_Islands_national_under-23_football_team
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
Quick Facts Nickname(s), Association ...
| Nickname(s) | Bonitos | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Solomon Islands Football Federation | ||
| Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
| Head coach |  Batram Suri | ||
| Captain | Philip Mango | ||
| Most caps | Ian Paia (3) | ||
| Top scorer | Ian Paia (7) | ||
| FIFA code | SOL | ||
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| First international | |||
 Papua New Guinea 2 – 4 Solomon Islands (Auckland, New Zealand; January 14, 2004) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
 American Samoa 1 – 16 Solomon Islands (Taupō, New Zealand; March 21, 2012) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 Australia 5 – 0 Solomon Islands (Sydney, Australia; January 20, 2004) | |||
| OFC U23 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 6 | ||
| Best result | Second place | ||
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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.
More information OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Year ...
| OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
 1991 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 1996 | Fourth place | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 21 | |
 1999 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6 | |
| 2004 | Group stage | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 12 | |
| 2008 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 5 | |
| 2012 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2015 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2019 | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | |
| 2023 | Semi-Final | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | |
| Total | 37 | 37 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 99 | 66 | |
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Fixtures & Results
Fiji 
v 
Solomon Islands
v Solomon Islands
| 13 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup | Fiji | 1–1 | Solomon Islands |  Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 15:00 | Christopher Wasasala  72' |
Tutizama Tanito 25' |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Nawen Hopkims (Vanuatu) |
Vanuatu 
v Solomon Islands
v Solomon Islands
| 15 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup | Vanuatu | 0–0 | Solomon Islands | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 13:00 | Report | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium |
Solomon Islands v 
New Caledonia
v 
New Caledonia
| 17 June 2015 Four Nation’s Friendship Cup | Solomon Islands | v | New Caledonia | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 14:30 | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium |
Solomon Islands v 
American Samoa
v American Samoa
| 21 September 2019 (2019-09-21) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage | Solomon Islands | 6-0 | American Samoa | Suva, Fiji |
| 12:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: ANZ National Stadium Attendance: 150 Referee: Mederic Lacour |
Samoa 
v Solomon Islands
v Solomon Islands
| 24 September 2019 (2019-09-24) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage | Samoa | 0-5 | Solomon Islands | Suva, Fiji |
| 12:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: ANZ National Stadium Attendance: 150 Referee: Joel Hopken |
New Zealand 
v Solomon Islands
v Solomon Islands
| 27 September 2019 (2019-09-27) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage | New Zealand | 4-2 | Solomon Islands | Suva, Fiji |
| 18:00 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: ANZ National Stadium Attendance: 600 Referee: Mederic Lacour |
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.
More information No., Pos. ...
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Desmond Tutu | (1997-09-29) 29 September 1997 (age 26) | 3 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
| 12 | 1GK | Harold Nauania | (1997-10-10) 10 October 1997 (age 26) | 2 | 0 | Isabel United |
| 20 | 1GK | Joel Nanogo | (2000-12-23) 23 December 2000 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | Real Kakamora |
| 2 | 2DF | Junior David | (2001-09-22) 22 September 2001 (age 22) | 5 | 0 | Hekari United |
| 3 | 2DF | John Aeta | (2000-09-02) 2 September 2000 (age 23) | 5 | 0 | Marist |
| 4 | 2DF | Gagame Aengari Jr. | (2000-04-15) 15 April 2000 (age 24) | 5 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
| 5 | 2DF | William Komasi | (2000-06-10) 10 June 2000 (age 23) | 5 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
| 13 | 2DF | Alick Kitalo | (1997-11-15) 15 November 1997 (age 26) | 2 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
| 15 | 2DF | George Leaga | (1999-11-18) 18 November 1999 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Kossa |
| 6 | 3MF | Rodney Suri | (1997-03-12) 12 March 1997 (age 27) | 4 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
| 7 | 3MF | Augustine Waita | (1997-06-13) 13 June 1997 (age 26) | 5 | 5 | Henderson Eels |
| 8 | 3MF | Patrick Taroga | (2000-05-25) 25 May 2000 (age 23) | 5 | 3 | Henderson Eels |
| 11 | 3MF | Tuita Maeobia | (1999-01-02) 2 January 1999 (age 25) | 4 | 1 | Isabel United |
| 14 | 3MF | Steve Maelasi | (1997-01-01) 1 January 1997 (age 27) | 4 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
| 16 | 3MF | Frank Kabui | (2000-10-23) 23 October 2000 (age 23) | 5 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
| 17 | 3MF | John Oge | (1998-08-08) 8 August 1998 (age 25) | 1 | 0 | Isabel United |
| 18 | 3MF | Molis Gagame | (1999-09-14) 14 September 1999 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
| 9 | 4FW | Adrian Mara | (1998-08-01) 1 August 1998 (age 25) | 2 | 3 | Kossa |
| 10 | 4FW | Darold Kakasi | (1999-02-07) 7 February 1999 (age 25) | 5 | 2 | Ba |
| 19 | 4FW | Raynick Laeta | (1999-11-16) 16 November 1999 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
| 2DF | Graham Tanavole | (1997-04-07) 7 April 1997 (age 27) | 0 | 0 | The Saints | |
| 3MF | Thomas Amasia | (1998-08-25) 25 August 1998 (age 25) | 0 | 0 | Marist | |
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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.
More information No., Pos. ...
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Philip Mango | (1995-08-28) 28 August 1995 (age 28) | 4 | 0 | Marist |
| 20 | 1GK | Anthony Talo | (1996-01-08) 8 January 1996 (age 28) | 1 | 0 | Western United |
| 23 | 1GK | James Do'oro | (1995-06-19) 19 June 1995 (age 28) | 0 | 0 | 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 Warriors |
| 4 | 2DF | Dickson Mouli | (1993-05-03) 3 May 1993 (age 30) | 0 | 0 | Real Kakamora FC |
| 5 | 2DF | Allen Peter | (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 28) | 4 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
| 12 | 2DF | George Ladoga | (1994-11-19) 19 November 1994 (age 29) | 1 | 0 | X-Beam |
| 15 | 2DF | John Rofeta | (1994-09-02) 2 September 1994 (age 29) | 1 | 0 | Marist |
| 16 | 2DF | Fred Bala (c) | (1995-07-10) 10 July 1995 (age 28) | 1 | 0 | Kossa |
| 18 | 2DF | Davidson Tome | (1994-05-17) 17 May 1994 (age 29) | 4 | 0 | Marist |
| 19 | 2DF | Simon Daoi | (1996-01-08) 8 January 1996 (age 28) | 3 | 0 | Marist |
| 21 | 2DF | Natanela Bero | (1994-11-28) 28 November 1994 (age 29) | 1 | 0 | Marist |
| 6 | 3MF | Fredrick Dola | (1994-04-06) 6 April 1994 (age 30) | 0 | 0 | Marist |
| 8 | 3MF | Jimmy Raramane | (1994-02-11) 11 February 1994 (age 30) | 1 | 0 | Kossa |
| 13 | 3MF | Jared Rangosulia | (1995-11-06) 6 November 1995 (age 28) | 1 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
| 17 | 3MF | Timothy Bakale | (1995-03-29) 29 March 1995 (age 29) | 4 | 0 | Marist |
| 3MF | Joachim Kairi | (1995-04-10) 10 April 1995 (age 29) | 0 | 0 | Marist | |
| 7 | 4FW | Harrison Mala | (1994-07-14) 14 July 1994 (age 29) | 4 | 0 | FC Guadalcanal |
| 9 | 4FW | Frank Foli | (1994-09-20) 20 September 1994 (age 29) | 0 | 0 | Hana |
| 10 | 4FW | Tutizama Tanito | (1993-11-27) 27 November 1993 (age 30) | 4 | 1 | Hekari United |
| 11 | 4FW | Atana Fa'arado | (1994-11-03) 3 November 1994 (age 29) | 4 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
| 14 | 4FW | Boni Pride | (1995-09-10) 10 September 1995 (age 28) | 1 | 0 | Henderson Eels |
| 22 | 4FW | Kevin Obed | (1996-04-04) 4 April 1996 (age 28) | 0 | 0 | Nelson Falcons |
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Squad for the 2012 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Football Tournament
More information No., Pos. ...
| 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 Warriors |
| 1 | 1GK | Samson Koti | (1991-12-11) 11 December 1991 (age 32) | 0 | 0 | Solomon Warriors |
| 3 | 2DF | Freddie Kini | (1992-11-27) 27 November 1992 (age 31) | 3 | 0 | Western United |
| 4 | 2DF | Chris Tafoa | (1992-12-18) 18 December 1992 (age 31) | 3 | 1 | Kossa |
| 5 | 2DF | Israel Kote Fanai (c) | (1992-04-07) 7 April 1992 (age 32) | 1 | 0 | Koloale FC Honiara |
| 6 | 2DF | Michael Boso | (1991-09-03) 3 September 1991 (age 32) | 2 | 0 | Western United |
| 15 | 2DF | Francis Lafai | (1990-10-21) 21 October 1990 (age 33) | 1 | 0 | Koloale FC Honiara |
| 16 | 2DF | Emmanuel Poila | (1990-07-16) 16 July 1990 (age 33) | 3 | 0 | Hekari United |
| 7 | 3MF | James Egeta | (1990-08-10) 10 August 1990 (age 33) | 1 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
| 8 | 3MF | Jeffrey Bule | (1991-11-15) 15 November 1991 (age 32) | 3 | 0 | Western United |
| 9 | 3MF | Moffat Kilifa | (1989-01-17) 17 January 1989 (age 35) | 3 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird |
| 12 | 3MF | Jerry Donga | (1991-01-31) 31 January 1991 (age 33) | 3 | 1 | Solomon Warriors |
| 13 | 3MF | Mollis Gagame | (1989-09-21) 21 September 1989 (age 34) | 1 | 0 | Western United |
| 17 | 3MF | Coleman Makau | (1992-11-25) 25 November 1992 (age 31) | 2 | 0 | Malaita Kingz |
| 18 | 3MF | Himson Teleda | (1992-08-28) 28 August 1992 (age 31) | 1 | 1 | Western United |
| 19 | 4FW | Micah Lea'alafa | (1991-06-01) 1 June 1991 (age 32) | 3 | 3 | Amicale |
| 2 | 4FW | Johan Doiwale | (1990-02-07) 7 February 1990 (age 34) | 2 | 1 | Real Kakamora |
| 10 | 4FW | Tutizama Tanito | (1993-11-27) 27 November 1993 (age 30) | 2 | 0 | Hekari United |
| 11 | 4FW | Ian Paia | (1990-10-20) 20 October 1990 (age 33) | 3 | 7 | Koloale FC Honiara |
| 14 | 4FW | Karol Kakate | (1992-11-02) 2 November 1992 (age 31) | 2 | 2 | Western United |
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- Luke Eroi (2012)
- Patrick Miniti (2015)
- Batram Suri (2019–)