Bangapela is situated in the Yawar LLG of Bogia District. Bangapela, a riverine village along the Ramu River, will host the sporting event to run for over week.
Twenty-seven soccer teams have registered, with teams coming in from Angoram District, East Sepik Province, Middle Ramu and from the remote villages of Bogia District.
In the past, Independence celebrations involved communities within the Yawar LLG, where Bangapela is from, and have successfully hosted three games.
