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This morning while giving a brief rundown of police traffic operations, Assistant Police Commissioner Jerry Frank confirmed the engagement of the NSU and SSD personnel.

Frank adds that officers have split up operations to also cater for assistance to escort and ferry teams and organisers between the various match venues, training grounds and accommodation areas.

Residents are also being advised that a set route for transport will be confirmed and announced.

Assistant police commissioner of traffic operations Jerry Frank informed PNG Loop that all pre-operation orders have been issued to all units around the nation’s capital.

Frank advises all Moresby city residents to be mindful of the two week international sporting event that will take place in the city.

He says that police officers have all been briefed and are carrying out prerequisite operations leading up to the November 11 start of event.

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Minister for Sports Justin Tkatchenko revealed this today in Parliament when responding to WNB Governor Sasindran Muthuvel on the preparedness of the event.

TKatchenko said the country is ready to host the 16 international teams during the event.

He added that Venezuela and USA will be arriving in the country today and the others will follow soon.

“All the facilities are game ready and will be handed over to the FIFA organizing committee to run the competition at the end of this week.”

The visit, however, will be a reality if the German Women’s Soccer team make the final of the Under 20 Women’s World Cup.

Minister for Sports, APEC and National Events, Justin Tkatchenko made the announcement after being informed by FIFA officials.

“Apparently she’s very keen on sports and promotes her country right around,” said Tkatchenko.

If it does eventuate, it will be the first time in history a German leader visits PNG.

Tkatchenko, however, did confirm that FIFA President, Giani Infantino, will be in the country during the tournament.

This was revealed by Minister for Sports, APEC and National Events, Justin Tkatchenko, during a media briefing today.

Tkatchenko said half of the component came from remaining funds from the XV Pacific Games while the National Government put up the remaining balance.

 “The savings from the Pacific Games helped fund a lot of the infrastructure development.”

He further said “we also had a budget of close to over K30 million so that we get the facilities ready on time.”

The Local Organising Committee is working around the clock to ensure that all is ready before the kick-off on November 13.

Preparation is gearing up with LOC’s overlay teams and competitions team working closely with the venue owners to ensure that all is ready for LOC to move in when the bump-in commences in two weeks.

 Asset allocation has been completed for all venues and bump-in is awaiting installation of temporary fencing for  all training venue sites and match venues. 

The Fifa Taskforce Against Racism and Discrimination was set up in 2013 to develop strategies to tackle the issue.

Fifa general secretary Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura said: "It had a specific mandate, which it has fully fulfilled."

But former Fifa vice-president Prince Ali bin al-Hussein said: "For it to be disbanded with Fifa considering its work done is extremely worrying."

Madang Soccer Association President Ray Romo in a meeting with the Local Organizing Committee and Chairman of Momase Soccer Federation Sigi Beche reiterated that MSA is looking forward to the tournament and will do everything possible to make this tournament a success.

“As the President of one of the oldest association in the country, my executives and I are ready to host the tournament, at the same time provide necessary support to the local organising committee.”

A joint committee for security has been created for security operations during the World Cup.

This comprises of the PNG Defence Force, Customs, National Airport Corporation, Department of Transport, the National Maritime and Safety Authority, National Security Advisory Council, PNG Fire Service, NCDC and the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) as the lead agency for public safety and security plans.

Chief Executive Officer of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Seamus Marten said preparations are going according to schedule.