Amesii edge out Kondo East in Grand Final Qualifier

CivPac Amesii pulled off a 72-64 win over Kondo East in the Port Moresby Elite Basketball (PEB) Women’s Grand Final Qualifier on Sunday, 20 September 2026, at Sir John Guise Stadium Indoor Complex. 

Amesii and Kondo East went firing in the opening quarter, with the eventual winners taking a 19-15 lead. The Amesii women increased their lead to 31-25 at the end of the second quarter.

The Kondo East regrouped at halftime, leapfrogging Amesii with a 50-49 lead in the third quarter. However, Amesii retook the lead in the last quarter to seal the deal and advanced to the grand final. 

Betina Dobunaba scored 14 points, backed by Marca Muri’s 12 points, Betty Wong’s 11 points, Maggie Evolo’s 11 points, Regina Albert’s 8 points, Cindy Elavo’s 5 points, Zowie Daniel’s 4 points, Jacky Asiba’s 2 points, and Victoria Kolgia’s 2 points.

For Kondo East, Elina Yala scored the highest points (16), followed by Jane Tongia’s 15 points, Lydia Gotuno’s 14 points, Anna Moses’ 9 points, Magdalyn Unagi’s 6 points, Lulu Goro’s 2 points, and Emmanuella Sine’s 2 points. 

Amesii secured the grand final spot, while the newcomers (Kondo East) will face off against the Har Hurum Tribes Coffee in the preliminary final on Sunday, September 27th. The winner will meet Amesii in the big dance. 

PC: Port Moresby Elite Basketball (PEB)