Temotu Football Association - TFA

Do you know why it took Cristiano Ronaldo 27 games to score his first Champions League goal?

It’s simple — he wasn’t even a striker.

Cristiano spent most of his prime years as a winger, doing the hard work — defending, creating, assisting — not just scoring. The same way Chelsea fans don’t expect Neto to score 20 goals a season, or Madrid fans don’t expect that from Vinícius, or United fans from Amad, or even Mbeumo, that’s exactly how Ronaldo started out — a wide midfielder supporting the attack, not leading it.

He only became a striker in his second season at Real Madrid.
That means 8 years of his prime were spent playing from the wings — yet he still managed to score 118 goals in 292 appearances for Manchester United.

Imagine if he had started as a striker from day one. He’d easily be sitting on 1,000+ goals today.

And even though it took him 27 games to open his Champions League account, he still went on to become:
🏆 The highest goal scorer in Champions League history
⚽ The highest goal scorer in football history

A record that will never, ever be broken.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the definition of persistence.
He reminds us that it doesn’t matter how you start — it’s how you finish.

If you believe in yourself even 10% as much as Cristiano believes in himself,
If you work just 5% as hard as he does,
Your life will never be the same.

Because Ronaldo isn’t just a footballer — he’s an inspiration.
Never give up. Never stop. Your breakthrough could be one more game away. 🐐🔥

CHAMPIONS! 🇸🇧🏆🔥

The Kurukuru reign supreme at the OFC Men’s Futsal Cup 2025! A thrilling campaign ends with a 7-0 victory over Tuvalu and the trophy is heading back to the Solomons!

Watch the full replay on FIFA+ https://bit.ly/4mkDbEf
Photo credit: OFC Media via Phototek

Thank You Message to A Plus Enterprise- Kukum Backroad.

On behalf of the Temotu Football Association and the Temotu Arrows team, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to A Plus Enterprise for your generous and timely support.

Your recent donation of food items to the Temotu Arrows, as the boys continue to await their return flight in Honiara following the 2025 Solomon Cup, has brought immense relief and comfort to our team during this extended stay.

We would also like to sincerely acknowledge your earlier assistance in printing our team uniforms for the Solomon Cup campaign. Your continued support—both in kind and in spirit—has made a significant difference and uplifted our team in times of need.

Thank you, A Plus Enterprise, for standing with us. Your kindness and commitment to supporting Temotu football is deeply appreciated, and we look forward to continuing this partnership in the future.

With sincere appreciation,
Temotu Football Association - TFA

📸 Cedric Takilmwa hand over food items to 2 Team members of the current TA squard

SOUTHERN WELCOMES TAWOPI AND LAKAPAU

BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR

TWO promising young football stars from Temotu Province, who made their debut for Temotu Arrows at the recent Solomon Cup 2025, have signed with Southern United Football Club for the second round of the Super League 2025 (S-League 2025).

Southern United FC head coach Tibon Oge confirmed the inclusion of defender Johnson Tawopi and striker Jack Lakapau as part of the new recruits for the second round of the season.

“Arrows defender Johnson Tawopi and striker Jack Lakapau are currently joining the team training camp,” Oge said.

Oge expressed enthusiasm about Lakapau's performance, believing that his inclusion in the team will propel him further in his football career.

“Lakapau's football performance is looking bright, and I’m looking forward to his next signing. He is a good player, especially up front,” he said.

Regarding Tawopi, Oge acknowledged the young defender's potential, noting the need for further development.

“He is also a great player with a bright future, although he needs to continue building on his skills. But I’m sure that I can help him develop here at the club,” he added.

Additionally, Oge highlighted the potential of a new striker recruited from Central Islands, who featured for Central Shields at the Solomon Cup 2025.

“My new striker from Central Shields also had a bright performance. I can see the great potential he has, which will make him one of the top names in football, especially as a striker,” Oge remarked.

Southern United FC is gearing up for the second round of the season at Kukum Field, with training sessions held weekly from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

📸....Temotu Arrows young defender Johnson Tawopi in action-PHOTO ELTON LONARATHA JNR

Congratulations JOE LUWI🎊 👏

𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐰𝐢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐀 𝐅𝐂 𝐔𝟏𝟖 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

Former KOSSA FC marksman Joe Luwi is set to take charge of the club’s U18 team as head coach.

The Temotu native, who is no stranger to the club, has officially confirmed his availability to lead the youth side following the departure of interim coach Alfie Chacha. Chacha is expected to return to national league action with one of the clubs currently active in the competition.

Luwi, a key member of KOSSA FC’s successful 2008 OFC Champions League campaign, currently resides in West Honiara. His appointment has been warmly received by former teammate and current senior team head coach, Franco Ne’e.

“Joe was a fantastic player in his day, and even now he still dazzles with the ball at his feet,” said Ne’e. “Having him work with these young players will create a positive learning environment. It also keeps Joe involved in the game he loves—and we all know how much he cares about this club.”

KOSSA FC technical staff member Alex Waimora also praised the appointment.

“Joe is not only a knowledgeable footballer, but he also understands what KOSSA FC expects from its players. He’ll definitely help shape the youth in line with the club’s identity and philosophy. The management is thrilled to welcome him back,” Waimora said.

The return of Joe Luwi is a welcome boost for the club, and on behalf of everyone at KOSSA FC, we wish him all the best in his new role.

Training session details for the U18 team will be announced on this page tomorrow.

It is with immense pride that we announce 2 boys from the recent SI Cup Temotu Football Association - TFA Arrows team have been selected to U19 National Team. They are Thompson Tauwopi playing as RB and Jack Lakapau playing LB.

After weeks of training & trials, our two players have proved their class to be selected for the U19 National Team.

With this announcement, we would like to again thank everyone who supported us in the recent SI Cup tourney on & off the field. Your cheers and support meant so much igniting Temotu pride embeded in all of us🙏🫶. Although, our boys failed to progress to the later stages of the tourney and sn**ch a price, we are glad that two of our boys have made it to National U19 Team.

On the same note, I would like to again highlight our main supporters,

1) Hon Stephen Kumi & TNC Office
2) Hon James Bonunga & TPC Office
3) Abraham- Managing Director of Notano Enterprise (Lata based General Merchandise Retial) for cash contributions & Andrew of A-Plus Enteprise
4) Ray Bilve- Managing Director of Tripple R Investment (Lata based General Merchandise Retail Shop) for cash contributions.
5) Doc Mark Tupaki
6) Sharon Inone
7) Freddie Mekupe
8) Rex Mewa
9) Wilson Mabulou
10) Seaton Lausaka
11) Susie Mzsznger
12) Peter Holmes Imbe
13) Clifton Ruele & everyone who turned during TA Team fundraising at Town Ground.
14) Comins Aston Mewa and family for hosting our boys at their residence in Tenaru after the tourney todate.

Photo 1📸 Jack Lakapau

Photo 2📸 Thompson Tauwopi

🏆 Congratulations Real Kakamora – Solomon Cup 2025 Champions! 🏆

Temotu Football Association - TFA, together with all our fans and supporters, extends our heartfelt congratulations to Real Kakamora on their outstanding & historical victory in the 2025 Solomon Cup! 👏⚽️

Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have truly paid off, and we are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement with you. As part of the Eastern Solomon Region, Makira and Temotu continue to stand together as sister provinces, united in football and in spirit. 🇸🇧❤️

This victory is not just yours—it’s a proud moment for all of us in the East. Enjoy the celebrations, champions! 🥇🎉

Temotu Arrows Starting XI vs Renbel Ibis – 3:00 PM Kickoff | Solomon Cup 2025

As we prepare for our final match in this year’s Solomon Cup campaign, the Temotu Arrows proudly announce our Starting XI to face our brothers from Renbel Ibis this afternoon:

See poster👇

This match not only marks the end of our journey in this tournament but also reflects the spirit, determination, and growth of our team. While we may not have progressed to the next stage, we hold our heads high, proud of how far we've come and what we’ve achieved as a team.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our loyal fans and supporters—your love, encouragement, and unwavering support have carried us through every minute on the pitch.

This campaign has taught us valuable lessons and shown us the areas we must continue to grow. We remain committed to working harder, building stronger, and striving to improve football in Temotu. The journey doesn’t end here—we’ll be back stronger in future Solomon Cup tournaments and other competitions across the country.

Thank you for standing with us. One team, one people, one spirit.

APPRECIATION NOTE – TEMOTU ARROWS FUNDRAISING

The Temotu Arrows Management and Temotu Football Executive would like to sincerely thank everyone who turned up and supported our recent fundraising for the Temotu Arrows squad on 12/05/25 at SMI Ground!!

We are deeply grateful to all individuals and families who came out in numbers, including members of the Temotu business community with establishments in both Honiara and Lata. Your presence and generous contributions made a meaningful difference and showed the true spirit of unity and support.

Acknowledgment also goes to Sharon Inone for her generous donation of $1,000 cash, which was the most recent contribution. Thank you, Sharon, for your kind heart and unwavering support.

On a very special note, the committee would like to recognize and appreciate Clifton Ruele for his heart of pride in stepping forward to initiate and lead this fundraising effort. Thank you, Clifton, along with your wife and family, for your leadership, commitment, and love for the team.

We are pleased to share that a total of $12,650 was raised during the fundraising. This amount was officially handed over to Team Manager Cedric, and has now been transferred to the team treasurer Mr. Lawrence

Once again, thank you all for standing with Temotu Arrows. Together, we rise!