Uniting soccer

I AM looking forward to a possible merging of the two soccer entities – the PNGFA and FFPNG.
It is interesting that they both have the same denominator.
There is some history of my experience of soccer which I would like to share.
In 1962, PNGFA was formed and in 1963 it became a member of FIFA via Oceania Football Confederation in 1966.
From 1963 till 1988, those who headed the office of the president were volunteers and they received no pay. They were very smart, innovative, down-to-earth, open-minded, respectful, accountable, and transparent.
Above all, they were passionate in what they were doing for the interest of soccer in the country.
There are many names that I can mention, most of whom I have in one way or the other come to know.
Some of them have departed while others are still around.
I am so fortunate to have known these guys who have given their lives for the love of the game and not the monetory aspect of it.
Through tireless efforts from these guys, PNG celebrated at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in 1973 when PNG defeated New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) 2-1 under the captaincy of John Peka.
That is what this nation and the people deserve now.
All we need now is who to become the captain of the entity, and who is humbler to become vice-captain.
But more so, this metamorphism of emergence needs a smart, innovative person.
I have one in mind.
Such virtues as respect, rule-of-law, listening, humbleness, forgiveness and always looking ahead are some qualities.
I put up my hands for two people to who can be the person responsible for the post: John Kapi Natto and John Wesley Gonjuan.
Both men are humble and believe in team work.
Ideally, one of these men, if appointed to the post of president of soccer in the country, would be very good.
The PNGFA constitution, in a clause somewhere, allows for a speedy election of the president of PNGFA.
This should happen quickly for the good of soccer in the country.
There should also be a general-secretary in place.
PNGFA does not need to go outside of the country to look for possible candidates for the position, rather, it must look from within.
There are more qualified people for the position in the country.
That was what happened back then in the 1960s.

James Zangenao Kabi
Patriot
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