The PRK Mendi Muruks franchise has named its final squad to participate in the Digicel Cup 2016 season which kicks off on April 17.
The team will be mentored and headed by newly appointed coach Jack Kereme.
Kereme said the 27 men squad boasts youth and experience with an additional six players under junior development.
Regulars include Andrew Ipi, Kewa Kili, Ape Nande and Jackson Undi. PNG Hunter Timothy Lomai is also named in the squad.
Kereme said with all teams aiming for the grand final spot, his plan is to take one game at a time as they look forward to their first game against Goroka Lahanis.
“We finished in fourth place last season and making the grand final this season will be a bonus for the team,” said Kereme.
Kereme thanked the franchise board for appointing him as head coach for the team and having the trust and confidence in him to lead the team this season.
The team is: 1.Gene Markam, 2.Senis William, 3.Jackson Undi, 4.Belly Yakopa, 5.Timothy Lomai, 6.Boas Minape, 7.Daniel Tapol, 8.Sioni Mokom, 9.Samuel Samson, 10.Oliver Kerry, 11.Joe Joshua, 12. Gibson Marabe, 13.Ken Andrew, 14.Leslie David, 15.Albert Sokpe, 16.David Joseph, 17.Joshua Molsie, 18.Kewa Kili, 19.Ivan Dumu, 20. Misec Wallen, 21.Ape Nande, 22.Obert Koim, 23. Andrew Ipi, 24.Justin Ibne, 25. Nelson Rami, 26.Isaac Mel, 27.Nathan Anda
Junior Development: 1.Gilmore Paul, 2.Leon Undipia, 3.Dux Micks, 5.Elvis Ayako, 6.Sorah Sakaii
Team Management: James Shix Hun – CEO, PRK Mendi Muruks, Morgan Mendpho – Team Manager Administration, Chris Lope - Team Manager, Technical, Jack Kereme – Head Coach, Undiki Andrew – Assistant Coach, Lazaeus Cajetan – Head Trainer, Thomas Undipia – Assistant Trainer, Fiebig Kilip – Technical Officer