BY TONY IROGA
Solomon Islands first match is against American Samoa at 5pm today at the national stadium.
This will be the second game for Group A in the Round-2 of the women’s world cup qualifiers for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC).
The first game is at 1pm today between New Zealand and Samoa.
In an interview with Island Sun yesterday, Ileen Pegi the captain of the Solomon Islands women’s football team said they need at least two wins and a draw to have a good chance of progressing through.
Ms Pegi said New Zealand is their biggest challenge.
“We never play with American Samoa in the recent games but we just ready and train hard to do our best.
“I think this game will not be easy but we do prepare for any challenges we meet against them.”
She said they have full confidence that they have prepared well for these games.
“Every team is working so hard, and they will be giving their best and preparing well for the women’s football world cup qualifiers in 2027.
“It is an honour, privilege and opportunity to play in front of our home crowd.”
She calls on fans and supporters to show up in numbers today and cheer for them.
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