Papua New Guinea’s campaign at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup has already brought Ezekiel Vela a moment he will not forget. The Gulf Komara centre-back scored his first international goal in the dramatic 2-1 victory over Vanuatu, an early reward for a player still establishing himself within the Kapuls setup. Vela’s goal came duringContinue reading “Ezekiel Vela embraces his Kapuls opportunity after first international goal”
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PNG turn defeat into victory with dramatic late response against Vanuatu
Papua New Guinea transformed a likely opening defeat into a significant 2-1 victory over defending champions Vanuatu with two goals in the closing minutes of their first match at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup. Tony Kaltak put Vanuatu ahead in the 77th minute at HFC Bank Stadium, but the match changed after substitute NalauContinue reading “PNG turn defeat into victory with dramatic late response against Vanuatu”
