OFC Pro League teams Solomon Kings FC, Tahiti United, South Island United and Vanuatu United FC stepped beyond the pitch on Thursday, taking part in a series of community visits across Port Moresby that highlighted football’s growing role in social responsibility and community engagement.
As part of the initiative, Solomon Kings FC and Tahiti United visited Wardstrip Demonstration Primary School, the largest primary school in Papua New Guinea, which caters to more than 3,500 students. Players spent time with Grade 5 students, delivering a fun-filled session that combined football skills demonstrations with interactive activities, creating an atmosphere of excitement and inspiration.
South Island United continued the community outreach by visiting Cheshire Homes Disability, reinforcing the importance of inclusion and support for people living with disabilities. Vanuatu United FC paid a visit to Carr Memorial Adventist School, where players engaged students through juggling displays and a game of football with the players against the students.
Across all visits, players connected with children through shared experiences, demonstrating that football can be a powerful tool for education, inclusion and positive social impact. For the students, the opportunity to interact with elite players would have created lasting memories, reinforcing messages around teamwork, discipline and healthy lifestyles.
OFC views these school and community visits as a key component of its commitment to social responsibility, using the Pro League platform to build meaningful connections with local communities. There are plans to continue incorporating player community engagements into upcoming OFC Pro League rounds, including future visits in the Solomon Islands and Fiji, ensuring football continues to give back to the communities that support the game.
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