Gideon Omokirio

Gideon Omokirio (born 12 October 1976 in Honiara) is a Solomon Islands footballer who is the current Coach of Isabel Frigates in the current ongoing Solomon Cup 2020.

His brother Eddie was also active in football.

Club career Giggs Omokirio had played most of his club football in his home country, only for a short spell in New Zealand. He then joined Papua New Guinea side Hekari in 2009.

In May 2010, he won the Oceania Champions League with Hekari United.

International career Omokirio made his debut for the Solomon Islands in a May 1996 OFC Nations Cup match against Tahiti and has represented his country in every age group at international level including representing his country at the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Beach Soccer World Cups. He has skippered the national team on several occasions.

He played in 17 World Cup qualification games from 1996 through 2007.

International Goals Scores and results list Solomon Islands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Omokirio goal.

Honours Hekari United Oceania Champions League: 2009–10

Solomon Islands OFC Nations Cup: Runner-up, 2004 ; 3rd place 2000

Other sports Omokirio was the national champion in the 200 metres running and the long jump.

Achievements in other sports