The Manus Provincial Government proudly launched the franchise team last week, with Manus Governor Charlie Benjamin in Lorengau on hand to present the 30-man squad to the public.
Admirality Peliau FC is backed and supported by the newly established MPG business arm, Admiralty Peliau Limited, a sporting company which is 100 per cent owned by the people of Manus.
Speaking during the launch, Governor Benjamin said the club’s arrival marks an opportunity for the standard of football to be lifted back to the level it was in the 1970s and 80s, if not higher.
“Our government had a dream that one day we will lift the standard of soccer to a new level and show what soccer means to us,” Governor Benjamin said.
“This is the reason why we put a committee together last year, to work towards putting up a team from Manus.”
The Governor confirmed that K1 million was allocated to Manus sports through the Provincial budget, with K640, 000 earmarked to form the NSL franchise.
“This is the launching of our team and players, you now represent Manus so be disciplined and don’t let us down,” he told the players.
The squad comprises of 18 Port Moresby- based players and eight local players scouted from the province itself, as well as including four internationals from Solomon Islands.
The team will be based in Port Moresby for the duration of the 14 week competition.
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