Besta Cup Final Leg

In the female division Lae Football Association retained the title after defeating sister club Lahi in the grand final.

Lahi will represent Momase in the Besta National Cup in November in the female division while Madang and Lahi will represent the men.

Local Organising Committee Chairman John Maripal thanked the 32 teams who took part in the tournament.

“I am pleased and happy with you all, and with all my sponsors who have come on board and supported soccer,”

Football clubs are expected to field both a men’s and women’s team as per the requirements of PNGFA.

Participating centres in the Highlands Region wishing to take part must be a current member or associate member of PNGFA.

Member associations and associate members must pay in an annual registration fee of K1000 to PNGFA and have their players registered in their member associations.

Goroka Football Association president Cathy Agunam said preparations were underway and teams must pay the participation fee of K500 each before the deadline on 5 October.