In a statement released today, SIFF President Donald Marahare paid tribute to a man whose lifelong dedication to Solomon Islands football spanned more than 30 years of distinguished service. Justin Mutukera served in football in numerous capacities, initially as…
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified/experienced individuals for the coordination of the SIFF Referees for the 2026 football season. Interested persons are invited to submit their applications: Job Overview: The Referee…
Referees
Ben Aukwai sets history as the first Solomon Islander nominated for IFFHS World’s Best Referee Award 2024
Photo Caption: Aukwai recently officiated the match between New Zealand All Whites and Vanuatu at the FIFA World Cup 2026 – Oceania Qualifiers at Eden Park, Auckland. Credit: Phototek NZ Ben Aukwai has etched his name in the records…
Referees, SIFF Basic Refereeing Course
14-Year-old with big dreams in football refereeing
…Junior Sade is the youngest ever to take up refereeing formally Among the recent 70 recipients of the SIFF Basic Referee Course is a young trailblazer who is making waves in an unexpected field. Junior Sade, a 14-year-old from…
8 Solomon Islands FIFA badge referees received their accreditation for the year 2024 on Friday last week. 2 center referees, 3 assistant referees, 2 futsal referees, and a beach soccer referee received badges for the year, according to the…
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Referee Development Department confirmed eight of the top FIFA badge referees in the country will be officiating in this year’s Sol2023 Pacific Games in Honiara. Following recommendations made, the Oceania Football Federation (OFC)…
Referees, Staff, Statement
Solomon football mourns death of Referee development officer
Dear SIFF Staff, SIFF Executive members, PFA Presidents and General Secretaries, colleagues and football family in Solomon Islands and the OFC region. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing away of our dear colleague,…
Solomon Islands top referee Ben Aukwai has been recently awarded a FIFA badge by the FIFA Referee Committee as they released their accredited match officials for 2022. Aukwai was nominated by the SIFF after his recent top performances in…
Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Referee Development Officer, Justin Mutukera, directed his apology to the Honiara Football Association (HFA) saying that he is sorry for the actions of some of his referees who boycotted a local football match last…









