Gulf Komara FC has made history by winning the inaugural PNG Futsal League and securing their place as the country’s first-ever national futsal champions.
After 18 rounds of intense competition, Komara finished at the top of the ladder with an impressive record of 16 wins, one draw, and just one loss. Their dominance was clear, scoring 135 goals throughout the season while conceding 55 to finish with a total of 49 points.
Komara’s victory earns them the K5,000 top prize and the right to represent Papua New Guinea at the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League 2025 in Suva, Fiji, from November 17–22.
The league’s runner-up, Hekari United FC, received K3,000, while Kopr8 FC took home K2,000 for their third-place finish.
Several standout players were also honored for their performances:
· Most Valuable Player (MVP): Quinton Upono (Hekari United FC)
· Golden Boot: Rodley King (Kopr8 FC)
· Golden Glove: William Numa (Gulf Komara)
· Fair Play Award: Sepik FC
PNGFA President John Kapi Natto congratulated all 10 participating clubs, noting their commitment to the sport. He emphasized the importance of futsal as a global game and highlighted the league’s role in developing local talent for future national team selections.
“We must understand that Futsal is a global game; we’re just the new kids on the block compared to Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and New Zealand—those are big competitors,” Kapi Natto said. “On behalf of PNGFA, I’d like to congratulate Gulf Komara FC for winning this year. You are the pioneer champions.”
The league, which was the first national futsal competition to be organized by the Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA), will return in 2026 with plans for expansion.