Papua New Guinea made an ideal start to the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup with a dramatic victory over defending champions Vanuatu, and for experienced defender Ferdallas Namuesh, the opening match carried an additional significance: the opportunity to wear the Kapuls colours again. PNG overturned a late deficit to defeat Vanuatu 2-1 at HFC BankContinue reading “Ferdallas Namuesh relishes Papua New Guinea return as Kapuls turn focus to New Caledonia”
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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”
Papua New Guinea name 20-man Kapuls squad for 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji
Papua New Guinea have confirmed a 20-man squad for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji, with head coach Bob Morris combining senior internationals, OFC Pro League players and a younger generation that has emerged strongly through domestic and regional competitions this year. The Kapuls squad includes experienced names such as Ronald Warisan, DanielContinue reading “Papua New Guinea name 20-man Kapuls squad for 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji”
‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas
Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime is preparing for another major challenge in Fiji as he targets the Battle of the Giants title with Labasa, while looking back at a period of his career that has taken him from a standout OFC Champions League campaign with Hekari United to the inaugural OFC Pro League andContinue reading “‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas”
PNG confirms MSG Cup participation despite K469,000 in unpaid allowances after government assurance
Papua New Guinea will take part in the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji after the PNG Football Association received assurances from the Office of the Prime Minister that outstanding payments owed from previous editions of the tournament will be settled. The confirmation represents a significant change from the position taken by PNGFA earlierContinue reading “PNG confirms MSG Cup participation despite K469,000 in unpaid allowances after government assurance”
PNG Football Association sacks Warren Moon; refusal to relocate to Port Moresby led to contract termination
The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) has parted ways with Warren Moon, the Australian coach of the national men’s football team. Moon, who took on the role in 2023, has been released from his contract after a short tenure that saw him lead the team through the 2023 Pacific Games and the OFC NationsContinue reading “PNG Football Association sacks Warren Moon; refusal to relocate to Port Moresby led to contract termination”
OFC Nations Cup: Fiji sends strong statement after humbling Papua New Guinea
Fiji gave their fans plenty to cheer about following a dominant 5-1 victory over Papua New Guinea in their opening Group B match at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup in Suva. The home crowd at ANZ Stadium witnessed an electrifying performance from Rob Sherman’s side, who made an ideal start to their campaign and significantlyContinue reading “OFC Nations Cup: Fiji sends strong statement after humbling Papua New Guinea”
Jethro Yumange: Papua New Guinea’s rising star ready to shine at the OFC Nations Cup
Jethro Yumange, a 22-year-old rising star, has been making waves in the USL 2 league, playing for River Light and College football system in United States. Currently based in the USA, Yumange has been called up to represent the Papua New Guinea national team, the Kapuls, in the upcoming OFC Nations Cup. The tournament willContinue reading “Jethro Yumange: Papua New Guinea’s rising star ready to shine at the OFC Nations Cup”
