Coca Cola Ipatas Cup

There is a possible expansion into New Ireland and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

The competition normally starts end of November however dates are dependent on the current COVID-19 new measures which might push the competition forward.

The Ipatas cup has had a strong hold in the Highlands and Momase regions with overwhelming interests now coming Southern and New Guinea Islands regions as well.

In the Western End Pool matches on Sunday, Hela 2 beat the more fancied NK Storm of Mendi 2 nil, and Gumini Pythons defeated Poroma Nuggets 10 points to 6.

In a statement, CCIC Competition Manager Sam Koi, explained they had 16 teams who competed over three days in the Western End elimination finals, where the winner advanced while the loser bowed out.

He said 8 games were played on Friday.

Kama United, Hela 2, Gumini Pythons, Poroma Nuggests, City Tigers, NK Storm and Cane Construction Bulldogs emerged as winners.