16 teams for Besta Cup finals

SIXTEEN teams from across the country have been confirmed for the Besta FA Cup finals in Lae, Morobe, in a fortnight’s time.
The football tournament, which will run from Oct 30-Nov 2, will feature two men’s sides and two women’s teams each from Highlands, Mamose, Southern and the New Guinea Islands (NGI). Southern will be represented by two men’s sides and a women’s team from the National Capital District Public Servant Soccer Association and a women’s team from the Port Moresby Soccer Association.
The Morobe Football Association will have a men’s side and women’s team representing Mamose together with a men’s team from Markham and a women’s side from Madang. Highlands will be represented by Hagen Central men and women together with Hekari men and Enga women.
Arawa will have two men’s teams representing NGI. Making their first appearance for NGI in the women’s division are Chebu and Tsitalato.
MFA men and PMSA women were champions from last year and they will look to defend their title.
According to competition manager Simon Koima, all teams will be placed in four pools — two for men and two for women.
“The draws will be done during a technical meeting at the Lae Football Association Park at 3pm on Oct 28,” Koima said “All teams must be in Lae by Tuesday. Teams travelling by road must make their way earlier to attend the meeting. Transport and accommodation will be the responsibility of each team.”