Loss is wake-up call for PNG soccer

 THE demise of the PNG U23 Men’s team over the weekend is a wake-up call for PNG Soccer. 

I hold the PNG Football Association and its executives responsible. 

The poor standard of football displayed on the field is a clear sign future of PNG football is questionable. 

These young men played with allot of heart and pride but failed to match our opponents with skill and structure. 

I call for and demand an immediate health check of PNG football.  

We need to assess our junior programs. 

Are they in existence; is it effective. 

Many are non-existent around the country with little or no support. 

We need to support and grow our amateur competition. 

NSL competition is poorly managed 9 years on and it has not reach further heights from its inception in 2006. 

In house PNGFA executive politics need to be addressed and put to bed. 

I know many past and present players, soccer enthusiast support my comments.  

I commend our U23 team for trying if it was not for the pride of playing at home and for PNG they would have lost by a greater margin in both games.

Frustrated supporter, Via email