Soccer reform

The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) are embarking on a massive project to improve the quality of football in the country

The program includes reformatting local club and competition structure among the affiliated associations in the country

PNGFA general secretary Mr. Dimirit Mileng said member associations had been directed to restructure their local clubs and competitions using the new format introduced by Fifa through the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC).

He said the main purpose of this drive was to help member associations develop their local competitions to be stronger and competitive.

"Fifa,through the OFC, are introducing club licensing in the Oceania region to assist member associations improve the administration of competitions," Mileng said.

PNGFA are no exception, and we need to begin reformatting our club competitions forthwith.

Failing to comply on our part could be in breach of OFC and Fifa directives, which may have dire consequences, including disaffiliation from the world and regional controlling bodies of soccer."

He said all associations had an obligation to comply with these new directives in order to lift the standard of soccer, especially in A-League or premier divisions.

Mileng said further to complying with these directives, PNGFA would provide financial assistance to member associations to manage their competitions.

"Member associations will receive K5000 for a start, pending a review of the A-League competition structure" he said.

The circular outlined two options for the A-League for men (premier/first division, etc) from which all associations should choose and adapt to in order to restructure their local competition.

Associations with 12 clubs or fewer must have only six clubs competing in the men's A-League.

Association with more than 12 clubs should have only eight clubs in the men's A-League.

Mileng said the rest of the clubs would compete in the lower divisions.

In women's soccer, associations that have eight women's clubs or fewer should have only four women's club competing in the women's A-League.

Associations with more than eight women's team should have only six women's clubs competing in the A-League.

B-League (premier reserve,second division,etc) for men and women have no limitations but associations mush provide by-laws for each competition to differentiate the two competitions and allow for promotion and relegation between A and B league competitions.

Youth League, especially uner-19 for men and women,also have no limits and member associations have to determine the number of divisions they would manage if there is greater interest.

Mileng said it was of paramount importance that member association must have an A-League,B-League and Youth League for male and female players.

"If any association has already established a club and competition structure, they must submit a copy to the secretariat office," he said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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