BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR
THE Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has kicked off its highly anticipated S-League U18 competition on Saturday at the East End Sports Stadium.
The first three curtain raisers were played to steam the hype for the young football prodigies this season.
Results of the matches saw reigning champions Central Coast FC register its first three points by beating Kossa FC 4-1, while Real Kakamora FC earned its first win after beating FC Juniper Tree 3-1.
The result of the main match of the day saw Henderson Eels FC beat SOSA FC in a strong 2-1 win.
Another three fixtures scheduled for yesterday were postponed due to bad weather.
A statement from SIFF revealed that this inaugural event marks a significant milestone in the country’s football development as it transitions from the previous S-League U19 category to the newly established U18 league.
“12 established Telekom S-League franchise clubs will be competing in the youth competition.
“The decision to transition from the U19 to the U18 category aligns with SIFF’s strategic vision to streamline youth development and provide a stronger platform for young players to enhance their skills and gain valuable match experience,” reads a statement from SIFF.
