Few footballers experience three different levels of international football in the space of a single season. Bomecge Basananuc has done exactly that in 2026 — while still only 15 years old. The Lae City defender has gone from representing Papua New Guinea at U-19 and U-16 level to earning his place with the senior KapulsContinue reading “15-year-old Bomecge Basananuc completes stunning rise from PNG U-16s to senior Kapuls in 2026”
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Lae City demand answers from PNGFA after travel chaos derails Hekari United fixture
Lae City FC have called on the Papua New Guinea Football Association for clarification after their outstanding Premier Soccer League fixture against Hekari United failed to go ahead, with the club describing serious communication and travel problems surrounding the rearranged match. The reigning PNG champions were expected to travel from Lae to Port Moresby toContinue reading “Lae City demand answers from PNGFA after travel chaos derails Hekari United fixture”
Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals
Galaxy FC completed a perfect Group B campaign at the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League with a dominant 7-1 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga, while hosts Rewa FC came from behind to defeat Lae City FC 2-1 and secure the second semi-final place. Galaxy entered the final round already assured of progression, but there was noContinue reading “Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals”
Galaxy book semi-final place as Rewa keep hopes alive in Group B
Galaxy FC became the first team to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League after beating Lae City FC 3-1 on Wednesday, while hosts Rewa FC revived their campaign with a 4-2 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga. The opening match of the day at Four R Stadium in Ba sawContinue reading “Galaxy book semi-final place as Rewa keep hopes alive in Group B”
Galaxy and Lae City make strong starts as OFC Champions League opens in Fiji
The 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League got underway in Lautoka with two convincing victories in Group B, as Lae City FC and Galaxy FC both started their campaigns with 4-1 wins at Churchill Park. Papua New Guinea champions Lae City opened the competition against Cook Islands representatives Tupapa Maraerenga and took control of the matchContinue reading “Galaxy and Lae City make strong starts as OFC Champions League opens in Fiji”
Papua New Guinea’s football community shocked due Lae City’s Walbo Komuna passing
The football community in Papua New Guinea is in mourning following the untimely passing of Lae City FC player Walbo Komuna on July 3rd. The 29-year-old full-back was a key figure in Lae City FC’s recent successes and was set to make his sixth consecutive season with the club. Komuna’s death has led to anContinue reading “Papua New Guinea’s football community shocked due Lae City’s Walbo Komuna passing”
PNG: Players assault match officials in Morobe Wawens vs Lae City match
In a shocking turn of events, the National Soccer League (NSL) match between Morobe Wawens and Lae City witnessed a disgraceful outbreak of violence as players assaulted match officials, leaving the football community stunned and the nation in uproar. The ill-fated match took place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Lae, and quickly descended intoContinue reading “PNG: Players assault match officials in Morobe Wawens vs Lae City match”
Papua New Guinea: Lae City FC score two late goals to draw against Gulf Komara on its national league debut
Lae City FC,made their long-awaited debut in the PNG Premier Soccer League on Monday, 3rd July, against Gulf Komara in Port Moresby. The team’s participation in the league had been uncertain due to a tumultuous period caused by a late withdrawal of their long-term sponsorship. However, at the eleventh hour, Lae City FC managed toContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: Lae City FC score two late goals to draw against Gulf Komara on its national league debut”
Lae City’s late inclusion in PNG National Premier League changed Emmanuel Simon’s fate
Papua New Guinea football star, Emmanuel Simon, has found himself at the center of an unexpected twist in his career as he continues to play for Lae City FC. The club recently experienced a late change of sponsorship, allowing them to participate in the PNG National Premier League, which commenced over the weekend. As aContinue reading “Lae City’s late inclusion in PNG National Premier League changed Emmanuel Simon’s fate”
PNG National Premier League kicks off as Lae City FC returns to schedule with eleventh hour change
The Papua New Guinea National Premier League kicked off this weekend with much anticipation and excitement in the cities of Port Moresby and Lae. However, the lead-up to the start of the league was not without its share of drama and last-minute changes. Lae City FC, a prominent club in the country, was faced withContinue reading “PNG National Premier League kicks off as Lae City FC returns to schedule with eleventh hour change”
