Papua New Guinea is through to another MSG Prime Minister’s Cup Grand Final after defeating Fiji 2–0 in the first men’s semi-final.

PNG came out strong, pushing for an early advantage.

Nigel Dabinyaba sent a well-placed cross to Tommy Semmy, narrowly missing the opener.

Fiji’s Thomas Dunn responded with a powerful strike, but PNG goalkeeper Dave Tomare reacted expertly to keep the match leveled.

Semmy continued to trouble the Fijian defence, with one of his shots rattling the crossbar.

Midfielder Emmanuel “Manu” Simon controlled play in Fiji’s half, driving PNG’s attacking rhythm.

After the break, PNG returned with renewed energy. Manu Simon forced another save, while Dabinyaba delivered a series of dangerous crosses.

One of those found veteran striker Raymond Gunemba, whose first attempt struck the bar before he finished on the second effort linking up once again with Dabinyaba for the opening goal.

PNG maintained heavy pressure, and it paid off when Rex Naime’s strike bounced off the crossbar.

Gunemba reacted quickly to tap in the rebound, giving him his second goal and extending PNG’s lead.

Defensively, PNG stayed solid throughout, shutting down Fiji’s key forwards Christopher Wasasala and Josiah Sela.

Daniel Joe, supported by Thomas Yangu, Shane Sakael, and Abraham Allen, anchored a disciplined backline that held firm to the final whistle.

Final Score: PNG 2 – Fiji 0

The win sends Papua New Guinea into the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup Grand Final, where they will look to secure another title to add to their previous two tournament victories.