MADANG SCHOOL SOCCER 2026 SEASON CONCLUDES WITH FESTIVAL AND AWARDS PRESENTATION
The 2026 Madang School Soccer season has concluded with a school soccer festival and awards presentation, recognising the outstanding performances of participating schools and providing an opportunity to identify emerging football talents.
Madang Soccer Association President and Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) Vice President, Siegfried Beschel, said the programme was important.
“This program is very important in identifying and developing young football talents at the school level,” he said.
He said the school soccer competition was already making a positive impact on football development in Madang.
“Several young players are progressing from school competitions into the Madang Soccer Association (MSA) A-League, where they are now competing at a higher level,” he said.
The final standings saw Kusbau Primary School claim first place in the Under-13 Boys division, followed by Lutheran Day in second place and Bahor in third.In the Under-13 Girls division, Sagalau secured first place, while Bahor finished second and Jomba took third place.
Sagalau also claimed the Under-15 Boys division, with Bahor finishing second and Lutheran Day taking third place.
Meanwhile, Lutheran Day emerged as champions of the Under-15 Girls division, followed by Sagalau in second place and Bahor in third.
Sagalau and Lutheran Day were among the standout performers of the season, each securing a first-place finish, while Bahor demonstrated remarkable consistency by finishing among the top three schools across all four divisions.
The school festival and awards presentation marked the conclusion of another season of school football, celebrating the achievements of young players while strengthening the pathway for future football development in Madang.
The Madang School Soccer programme is expected to continue providing opportunities for school-aged children to develop their football skills, build confidence, promote teamwork and demonstrate discipline through sports.
The 2026 competition brought together 10 schools across Madang Province, with students competing in the Under-13 and Under-15 boys’ and girls’ divisions over several weeks of competitive football.
