NSL blames unpaid fees for delay

UNPAID membership fees from franchise clubs have delayed the payout of prize money for last season’s top-four teams, according to the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League (NSL) board.
NSL deputy chairman Dan Kakaraya, pictured, said the situation had caused the board to pay more to cover for competition expenses last season.
“The reason why there was a cost overrun is because most of the clubs were supposed to pay their membership fees, in access of K500,000,” he said.
“The board had to cope with the resources it had to deliver a successful competition. We are working around to deliver a successful competition and we’re working to pay the prizes once we’ve resolved it.”
Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) general secretary Dimirit Mileng called on clubs to settle their outstanding payments before expressing their interest in the upcoming season.
“We have clubs who have not paid,” he said.
“Anyone who is going to come on board will have to make sure they pay their outstanding fees.
“We have t continuously reminded them to make sure that they pay their dues.
“The four clubs have not received the prizes and there’s contingency plans in place to ensure that we pay them.” PNGFA president John Kapi Natto said all four clubs would be paid before the new season started on Nov 16.
A total of K200, 000 in prize money are due, with K100,000 for first-placed Toti City, K50,000 for second-placed Hekari United, K30,000 for third-placed Morobe United, K20,000 for fourth-placed Eastern Stars).