The Melanesian Spear Head Group Prime Minister’s (MSG PM’s) Cup titleholder, the PNG Men's National Soccer team Kapuls, are set and will be travelling to Caledonia on Thursday, 5th October, to defend their championship won last year in Vanuatu.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off from 8th -15th October 2023 in Nouméa, New Caledonia.
The Kapuls won the championship last year against Vanuatu’s development team 4-1 at the Korman Stadium in Port Vila.
In a press conference held at Sir John Guise Outdoor Stadium on Sunday, 1st October 2023, Sports and Higher Education Minister Hon. Don Polye made the team’s announcement and bid well to the team and its delegation.
In his speech, Hon. Polye wished the team well and also said that this team was also in preparation for the upcoming Pacific Games in November in Honiara, Solomon Islands, and must be held together for the FIFA 2026 World Qualifiers, as it is a good team which is made of experienced and upcoming players.
“On behalf of the Prime Minister James Marape, the Government, and the people of Papua New Guinea, we wish the PNG Kapuls all the very best to defend their title as the MSG Football Kings," said Minister Polye.
The team will be coached by Harrison Kamake and assisted by David Muta. The head of the delegation is John Susuve.
NAMES OF PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS:
Goal Keepers
1. Dave Tomare
2. Charles Lepani
Defenders
3. Abel Rednut
4. Philip Steven
5. Daniel Joe
6. Godfrey Haro
7. Sylvester Luke
8. Joshua Talau
Midfielders
9. Emmanuel Simon
10. Yagi Yasasa
11. Joseph Joe
12. Pala Paul
13. Orbert Simon
Forwards
14. Ati Kepo
15. Kolu Kepo
16. Rex Naime
17. Raymond Guneamba
18. Nigel Dabinyaba
19. Santo Manu
20. Tommy Sammy
Officials
1. Head of Delegation - John Susuve
2. Head Coach - Harrison Kamake
3. Assistant Coach - David Muta
4. Team Manager - Gari Moka
5. Goalkeeper Coach - Godfrey Baniau
6. Physio - Jimmy Kepas
7. Technical Advisor - David Aua
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