Solomon Kings set for home test in OFC round 4
BY RICHARD MENANOPO
Oceania Football Confederation has confirmed that Round 4 of the OFC Pro League will be staged at the Solomon Islands National Stadium in Honiara from March 14–19, setting the stage for a crucial week of elite club football on home soil.
The regional body announced in a brief post that “Round 4 of the OFC Pro League is locked in for the National Stadium in Honiara”, with matches kicking off on March 14.
For Solomon Islands champions Solomon Kings FC, the round presents a golden opportunity to capitalize on home advantage in front of local supporters.
The Kings will open their Round 4 campaign on Saturday, March 14, when they take on Auckland FC at 7pm. The clash is expected to draw strong interest, with Auckland among the competition’s heavyweights.
They will then wrap up their home fixtures on Thursday, March 19, against Australian side South Melbourne FC, again scheduled for a 7pm kick-off.
Both matches will be played at the National Stadium in Honiara, marking another milestone for the country as it continues to host major regional sporting events.
Other Round 4 fixtures will see clubs from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Tahiti also in action across the four match days, but local attention will firmly centre on the Kings as they aim to strengthen their standing in the competition.
The OFC earlier highlighted the journey “from Melbourne to Honiara”, underlining the league’s growing reach across the Pacific and Australasia.
Meanwhile, local football followers have already begun voicing hopes for strong crowd support, noting that a packed stadium could provide the lift needed for the Kings against two formidable opponents. Calls have also been made for affordable ticket prices to ensure students, families and grassroots fans can fill the stands and create a true home atmosphere.
With continental football returning to Honiara, all eyes will be on Solomon Kings FC as they look to make their home matches count and fly the national flag high in front of their supporters.
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