Kagua Erave aiming to identify, develop local talent

Franchise name: Kagua Erave
Year of establishment: 2019
Captain: Niel Hans
Vice-captain: Langarap Samel
Coach: Steven Mune, Central province
Assistant coach: Amos Ramo
Patron: Wesley Raminai
Chairman: Albert Veratau
Squad: Goalkeepers – Jeffery Seriba, Solomon Simon, Leehan Manaseeh; Defenders – Quinten Simea, Samel, Sawia Tungi, Albert Aldor, Basil Ling, Allan Kororo, Eddie Kapo; Midfielders – Niel Hans, Jonel Kambual, Henson Topio, Lemek Rakuli, Jimmy Amos, Komeali Philip, Bida Kaniyoisi; Forwards – Aloyisius Sapalo, Jorden Kaven, Papalau Awele, Yapi Buka, Mick Elizah, Theo Sergius.
Sponsors: Kagua-Erave, Raminai, Construct Oceania Limited.
NSL grand final appearances: Nil
Minor premierships: Nil
Background: Kagua Erave are a new franchise in the country’s premier soccer competition. Selections were made during the club’s trial matches in the electorate.
Players were also brought in from other centres — five from Port Moresby, seven from Madang, one from West New Britain and 14 from the electorate.
Achievements: The club lead the Norther Conference with their perfect record intact.
Objective: The club’s plan over the next five years is to help identify rural talent to push for spots in the national team.
Kagua Erave are determined to help raise the profile of soccer in the electorate.