Madang names squad
The Madang Basketball Squad started training last week and is
looking forward to competing in the upcoming All-Stars National
Championships in Ramu on Oct 19-21.
The men squad: Darius Jerome, Eddie Mark, Ray Parangkei, Tommy
Bobby, Hauka Miria, Skala Mirou, Junior Foxy, John Kaipu,
Cedrick Kulu, Godfrey Moaitz, Albert Diulo, George Pasum,
Lawrence Sapaka, Karu Mitaharo, Samson Kakebia, John Berigame,
James Levo, Chanel Buritoa, Morris Konandi, Steven Kaiba, Terry
Konien, Christopher Topa, Ainui Kunsei, Roger Salum, Charlie
Suguman and Elvin Lifu.
The women squad: Glenda Sasa, Rose Parangkei, Nesta Sape, Grace
Taku, Regina Sape, Antonia Akil, Gloria Dimag, Doreen Naram,
Sandra Namugu, Solange Lobbo, Rachel Singar, Tinnie Kupeng,
Serah Konde, Trudy Sieland, Rexina Rex, Debbie Moses, Dong
Kaukesa and Ronnie Pomat.
The head coach is Miri Aiori and the team manager Andy Taku.
Soccer gains momentum
THE volleyball village of Vabukori just outside Port Moresby has
turned to soccer which strikes the village every weekend. The
Manubada Soccer Association (MASA) has reached momentum with
teams giving each other a good run.
Last weekend saw a good match in the men’s main game between
Southern Seaside and Kuni Bombers. This match was hard fought
with both teams performing to their best but Seaside was a much
better team in the end winning 3-2. Seaside went ahead 8 minutes
from kick-off when Stanley Raka fired his first goal into the
net and led 1-0 at half time. After the break Bombers adjusted
their game plan and came strongly with a goal from mid-fielder
Peter Oki. Seaside won 3-2
In the other matches Kedewa drew with Javas 2-2, bottom team KPT
Lighthouse also drew with competition leaders Fox 2-2. In the
U12 division Kedewa drew nil-all with Javas, and Fox beat KPT
Lighthouse 2-0.
In the U17 Southern Seaside beat Kuni 2-1, Kedewa beat Javas
4-0, Light House 0 v Fox 0, and Kuni 0 v Seaside 0.
In the women’s, Seaside beat Bombers 1-0. In the Open men’s Fox
leads with 31 points, Seaside 28, Kuni 26, Javas 23, Kedewa 20
and Lighthouse 17.
Corporate bowls start
LAE Corporate Bowls competition will start the round four of its
corporate competition tonight at the Lae Bowls Club. Lae Bowls
Secretary Albert Barakeina said 24 teams took part in round for
of Lae Corporate Bowls last night.
The competition runs for six weeks before the final series
start. “Defending champions Coca-Cola are looking forward to
defend its round three title and will be out in full force to
field a strong side in round four to take on other teams and to
maintain its top form and to win the corporate bowls in round
four,” Barakeina said.
New teams who are interested to take part in the corporate bowls
challenge should contact Barakeina at Lae Bowls on telephone
number 4723840.
Squad of 24 named
A 24-man training squad was selected for the Wel Gris Highlander
for the National Soccer League championship next month. The
players were selected from various teams participating in the
Mount Hagen Soccer Association.
Team Manager Pius Letenge said the squad started training last
month at Kiminiga Barracks oval. The squad: Anton Pipi, Kalawa
William, Yukute Bupu, Pedro Ajakopa, Ungia Aiopa, Paddy Reuben,
Alfred Kolowa, Gillie Olongtot, Robert Upaiga, Mathias Apo,
Samuel Kini, Koriak Upago, Andrew Apo, Becken Yanum, Peter
Tawelo, Philip Apo, Arron Japu, Basa Zureka and Robert Sipa.
The games will start on Nov 3 and will be played in Goroka, Lae,
Madang and Port Moresby.
Wanderers finish on top
WANDERERS are minor premiers in men’s division of NCD Hockey
League after last Sunday game at Murray Barrracks. They secured
top spot after a convincing win over Koukou while Zoggole
finished second, followed by Gabagaba on third and Spy
Guineapigs on fourth.
