FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

NCDC Metropolitan Superintendent Ben Turi told Loop PNG that manpower for roadblocks and checks have increased and some parts of the city might seem congested at nights.

Vehicles are advised to stop at these checkpoints for the police to give a quick run-down check on their vehicles before they can pass.

“I stress again that all vehicles must stop at these checkpoints,” says Turi.

Turi says there will also be roadblocks put up in certain streets where some vehicles like to take to escape police checks.

These young people are currently undergoing skills training facilitated by Pacifica Limited to work for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup next month. Pacifica Ltd managing director, David Newton said 860 youths are getting skills training in communication, leadership, customer service, emergency and evacuation, occupation, health and safety and gender-based violence for over a month now.

“This youth blood drive collection is timely because it displays the training that these young people have learned in upholding the values of families, community and the country.”  Newton said.

The Local Organising Committee said there are 17 sites in Port Moresby where the teams will polish up before kick off on November 13.

The sites: Gerehu Secondary School x 2, Institute of Public Administration x 2, University of PNG x 2, Bisini x 4, Port Moresby International School x 1, Port Moresby National High School x 1, Murray Barracks x 2, National Football Stadium x 1, Gordon Secondary School x 1, Sir John Guise Stadium x 1 (for referees)

The first teams will arrive in the country on November 3.

The World Cup will run from November 13- December 3.

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the World Cup say they will advise where tickets can be purchased and for how much.

According to www.fifa.com:

General Public sales (1 Nov – 3 Dec)

All Packages and individual ticket categories will be offered to the general public through this page on FIFA.com or the Outlets located across Port Moresby.

All Package and individual tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis.

This was the assurance given by Sports Minister, Justin Tkatchenko when visiting Bava Park this morning.

Venues for the World Cup are - the National Football Stadium, Sir John Guise Stadium, Bava Park and the PNG Football Stadium.

“All our contractors and project managers and architects have stated very clearly that all these beautiful facilities will be ready in time. Games ready for the FIFA World Cup.

“The fields are looking good and the facilities are looking good

He issued the directions when speaking at an “All of Government” meeting this week attended by State agencies involved directly with the planning of the tournament.

He said the staging of the tournament costs about K65million and that is hard earned money from Papua New Guineans that will go in a useful and purposeful investment.

He said this is not only in terms of infrastructure but also in providing employment opportunities across PNG.

He issued the directions when speaking at an “All of Government” meeting this week attended by State agencies involved directly with the planning of the tournament.

Lupari said the staging of the tournament costs about K65million and that is hard earned money from Papua New Guineans that will go in a useful and purposeful investment.

He said this is not only in terms of infrastructure but also in providing employment opportunities across PNG.

Aussies thrash PNG 58-0

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The Australian PM's XIII proved too strong handing the NGCB PNG PM's XIII a 58-0 beating tonight at the National Football Stadium.

ENB Day ends on high note

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4pm yesterday was exactly 50 days to go before the first match between Sweden and Korea DPR kicks-off at the Sir John Guise Stadium.

LOC Chief Executive Officer Seamus Marten said a lot has been happening behind the scenes since the 100 Days countdown early last month.

CEO of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Seamus Marten, said a lot has been happening behind the scenes since the 100 Days countdown early last month.  

He said this included the LOC hosting the team workshop that saw a delegation from the FIFA headquarters in Zurich attend a week-long meeting with team delegates and stakeholders. This provided an avenue for teams to see first-hand preparations on the ground.

He added that winner’s trophy was unveiled by the Sports Minister, Justin Tkatchenko, during the team workshop.