Solomon Islands are experiencing a very unique state of their beloved nation as they are faced with the challenges of the modern world and the corruption of the corrupted ones. Innocent lives are lost to tragic accidents caused by reckless drunk drivers, leaders continue to control people by the nose through their power and the ‘no care’ attitude problem infecting a lot of the youths of Solomon Islands. Indeed, they are facing a losing battle and a struggle that the small island nation is hopeless to overcome.
In the other side of the story, there is football. A game which is not only just the national sport of Solomon Islands but the most loved sport in the small island nation. For many years, the people of the nation have wondered where the football of the nation will go as the last best result of football for Solomon Islands was in 2004 when they battled against the mighty pacific champions then, Australia. A battle in which Solomon Islands lost but still got the respect it deserved for fighting against the best. 2017 brings its own level of football and Solomon Islands find themselves closer to where they were 13 years ago. Football is a game that unites this nation of Solomon Islands. A game which has no political influence, no negative attitude to interfere or no political leader leading the game. It is raw football where some brave Solomon Islanders take on the responsibility to carry their flag against the other powerful footballing nation. Solomon Islands people deserve a moment of relief and football is the only sport that can bring that moment. A win and qualification to the world cup could simply pull this nation from a lot of its downfall. The people of Solomon Islands needed some boosting mentally and the football game is something that can do that.
The reality of Solomon Islands depends on the people of today. The results of the football game depend on the players. The nation will make their run towards the top footballing prize again and the only true winner will be awarded the ticket to the next level of football. For so long it has been New Zealand taking the privileges and winning the finals. It is time Solomon Islands create history and make that extra step. The Solomon Islands people now faced with the task to leave the political instability status of the nation aside, leave the ethnic differences apart, leave the negative trend of “no care” people alone and support the men in their Solomon Islands uniform as they will battle for the pride of the nation.
The time has come for Solomon Islands to rise again in the football world. The time has come for the country that loves football so much to rip what they deserve for many years. The inspirational skipper Henry Fa’arodo who has been in the team for many years will be leading the team again and with so much respect as he is the most capped player in the team. Solomon Islands Nelson Sale was only 16 years old when he popped up in the squad, now many years down the road and he will once again rock the defense for his beloved country. The nation's marksman, Benjamin Totori who has been struggling to find his form will be looking forward to swing in some memorable goals as the team set their eyes on the possibilities of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.
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