Salanoa sisters suit up for Samoa Women's National Team

Salanoa sisters suit up for Samoa Women's National Team

Hawaii sisters Xevani and Xeyana Salanoa are back on the soccer pitch together, as the two siblings are competing on the Samoa Women's National Team. The former Punahou standouts are on the SWNT roster in the OFC Women's Nations Cup. On Thursday, Samoa took to the field for their 1st match in pool play as they took on Papua New Guinea. Xevani started the match at striker. Samoa trailed 2-0 at halftime, which prompted Xeyana to come into the matc…

Samoa secure first win of 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup

A comfortable 3-0 win over Cook Islands sees Samoa keep progression to the knockout stages in sight. Both coaches made a number of changes to their starting XIs after the opening game. Juan Chang Urrea made five, with second half goalkeeper Xeyana Salanoa replacing Kamy Anaya, and Lianna Soifua, Lilly Dowsing, Mia Afoa and Brianna Kitiona starting in place of Alisa Tuatagaloa, Sarah Taeaoalii… Source