Hekari women thrash MadWest, advance to WNCSL Grand Final

PNG Hekari FC Women’s team booked their spot in the 2026 Women’s National Conference Soccer League (WNCSL) Grand Final after thumping MadWest FC with a 12-0 victory on Wednesday, October 14th, at PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby.

Hekari built pressure in the first 20 minutes, but MadWest defended their line courageously. However, MadWest were penalized in the penalty box area, with Hekari capitalizing to score an easy goal.

Following a direct penalty-kick goal that broke the deadlock, the undefeated Hekari outfit doubled the advantage with five goals, leaving the West side girls in their wake and taking a comfortable 6-0 at halftime.

The Erickson Komeng-coached ‘Red Army’ ladies went full throttle in the second half, netting 6 additional goals and punching their ticket to the grand final with a commanding 12-0 win over the hapless MadWest side. 

Meanwhile, Mommers FC defeated Bara FC with a 4-1 win at PNGFA Academy in Lae to secure their place in the grand final. Mommers will meet Hekari in the decider on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at Port Moresby’s PNG Football Stadium.  

The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) launched the Women’s National Conference Soccer League (WNCSL) in 2020. The competition officially kicked off in 2022, steadily making progress and creating opportunities for PNG women’s football players. 

PNG Hekari Women’s FC were crowned the inaugural champions in 2022 and defended their title for four consecutive years (2022-2025). The red-hot four-time reigning champions are confident of retaining their crown for a fifth straight year.