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A late goal by Fiji's Merrill Nand in extra time held Papua New Guinea to a heartbreaking 3-3 stalemate in FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania Qualifiers.

PNG Hunters chief executive officer Scott Barker has clarified Hunter's stance on the omission of Digicel ExxonMobil Cup rising star Bartholomew Evi.

Chief Executive Officer for KCK Rigo Rice Cup, Mcsteve Polly, has warned participating teams that strong discipline will be exercised throughout the tournament both on and off the field.

Central Dabaris try-scoring ace Bartholomew Evi’s potential future in the Hostplus Cup has been creased into doubts after PNG Hunters overlooked him.

Locally owned Civil Works and Engineering Company from Southern Highlands Province, Construct Oceanic Limited became the first local company to jump on board in sponsoring the inaugural edition of KCK Rigo Rice Cup in Port Moresby today.

Central Dabaris Rugby League franchise has been actively fostering junior rugby league development targeting primarily central province school-aged kids in its bid to one day have its elite teams in the Digicel ExxonMobil and Santos NWC Cup dominated by Central Province players.

The Goroka Basketball League ended its grand final on a high note last Sunday at the YC Hall with Hawks Nokondi and Kinz, triumphing as the 2024 champions in the men’s and women’s divisions respectively.

The Simbu Provincial Government is fueling excitement this year by supporting the Governor’s Cup, drawing impressive crowds, and laying the groundwork for a potential 2025 bid for the CBL Simbu Warriors team.

PNG Hunters have started their pre-season training with a wider squad selected from the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup and retained players from the 2024 roster, who are gearing up for a powerful comeback in the 2025 Host Plus Cup.

The Solomon Islands Men's national football team are the first to arrive in Port Moresby as they prepare to compete in their two FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania Qualifiers against New Caledonia and the host country.