BY NED GAGAHE
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele calls on Solomon Islanders to rally behind Solomon Kings as the team prepares for the next round of matches in the OFC Pro League.
Speaking to local media over the weekend, the Prime Minister said the team has made the country proud through its participation in the regional competition.
“We wish Solomon Kings all the best. I think they’ve done us proud representing our country in the OFC Pro League,” Manele said.
The Prime Minister said he has been quietly following the team’s matches and acknowledged their recent heavy defeat but encouraged supporters not to lose hope.
“They lost by quite a big margin in the last game, but let’s not give up. Let us continue to stand behind Solomon Kings,” he said.
Manele described football as an important unifying force in the country, saying sport plays a key role in promoting national unity and stability.
“Sports, especially football, is a unifying factor in the country and is important for unity and stability,” he added.
The Prime Minister urges citizens to turn out in numbers to support the team when the competition resumes in Honiara.
On behalf of the Government and the country, Manele wishes the team success in their upcoming matches.
The Solomon Kings are scheduled to open Round 4 against Auckland FC on Saturday, March 14 at 7:00pm at Honiara National Stadium.
The team returned home on Friday, March 6 to begin preparations for the Honiara leg of the OFC Pro League.
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