The Semi- final games for the MSG Prime Ministers Cup for the women’s fixture have been rescheduled to Thursday, 20th November 2025.

“Today is a rest day and tomorrow is when the finals kick off,” said Tournament Director, Noel Mobiha.

“The reason why we are doing this is because one team didn’t turn up and HOC (Host Organizing Committee) had only a week to prepare before the launch last Tuesday.”

He commended the HOC Chairman for his leadership in putting together the tournament in a week.

The pullout of New Caledonia has disturbed this whole program and the Team, Officials and HOC had to come up with a solution that will satisfy all partners and fulfil the requirements as a tier 1 tournament of FIFA.

Mobiha announced at a press conference today that Semi- finals will go ahead on Thursday and the Grand final will be on Sunday.

He added that this tournament is a fitting way to celebrate the Melanesian spirit especially at this time when Papua New Guinea had just celebrated its 50th Independence anniversary.

Due to player welfare considerations, teams have been given a 48-hour recovery period, which prompted the postponement of the semi-finals to tomorrow.

Meanwhile, PNG Football Association (PNGFA) Technical Director, Mr. Paul Isarua spoke on behalf of the PNGFA and clarified that the changes for hosting semi- finals tomorrow has been welcomed by all participants.

“When you look at it, on a general perspective we are complying with FIFA safeguarding protocols.”

“We had some very competitive matches, so it is only right that they are given enough rest times.”

The Women's fixture Semi- finals will see PNG play against Solomon Islands while Fiji will take on Vanuatu.

For the men's fixture which will be later on in the day, will see PNG challenge Fiji and Vanuatu go up against Solomon Islands.

All matches will be played at the PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby city.