International Food Corporation (IFC) is the sponsor of the men’s football friendly match tomorrow between the PNG Kapuls and Malaysia at the Sir John Guise Stadium.
IFC- the producers of Besta products over the years have supported the PNG Football Association (PNGFA) through the sponsorship of the annual Besta FA Cup and the Besta Youth Development program run under the National Soccer League.
Sales and marketing manager of IFC, Roslan Wahed in presenting the cheque of K16,000 to the PNGFA said IFC was proud to sponsor this historic event that inspires grassroots soccer in PNG.
"Soccer has really developed over the years and IFC would like to congratulate David Chung and his team for increasing the popularity of soccer in PNG through the recent OFC Nations Cup as well as the hosting of the U-20 Women's World Cup tournament to be held in November," said Wahed.
President of the PNG Football Association, David Chung said he was grateful for the continuous support of IFC.
He said it was such support from corporate organisations that assisted in developing football in the country.
"Our partnership with IFC through the Besta Youth Development program has resulted in the nurturing of successful players that are in the PNG men's team. In fact, six of the players in the PNG Men's team came out of the Besta Youth Development program," said Chung.
Following a successful run by the men's national team who made it into the grand final play-off at the recent OFC Nation's Cup, the team has now commenced on a journey towards Russia 2018 qualifications.