For the last ten years the code has died out in the province and now the governor is working with his committee to revive back the code to the standard once it has been before producing PNG national players.
The Manusians achieved their greatest ever football milestone for their governor claiming the 2014 Besta FA Cup title.
Governor Benjamin, who was with the team from day one since the tournament kicked off, said that as a member they were mandated by their people, half of which are young people.
“I brought the team to participate in this tournament to get them exposed to this level of competition and to see where we are in regards to the level of the game back in Manus,” said Benjamin.
“If we commit our time and make sure their interest is catered for, definitely they will listen to us and become law abiding citizens while at the same time help us in developing the province,” he said.
During his presence at the Besta final he announced that his government has committed K1 million to all sports in the province for which football gets the biggest share. Half of the money will go towards supporting Admiralty FC in the National Soccer League 2014.
Governor Benjamin said, in Manus soccer is only second to matters of religion.
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