Komati shines in Eagles win over Dabaris

Sakias Komati’s top-notch performance helped the Wamp Nga Mt Hagen Eagles secure a 28-24 win over the Gas Resource Central Dabaris in Round 16 of the Digicel-ExxonMobil Cup on Sunday, 2 August 2026, at Sir John Guise Stadium.

Komati made his presence known in the 80-minute clash. He was cool, calm, and collected on the pitch, scoring a try, assisting 2 tries, slotting 4 conversions out of 5, and capping off the high-scoring contest with the top honors.  

The match was very physical in the first half, with the Dabaris scoring the opening try before the Eagles responded with two consecutive tries and led the Central men at 10-6 at the interval.

At the resumption, the match turned into a see-sawing affair, with the Western Highlanders and the Central lads registering 3 tries each, but the Eagles defended their lead to claim a crucial win.

The Henry Wan-coached Eagles struggled in the early part of the season and were languishing at the bottom of the ladder. However, they found their groove in the mid-season, winning a few back-to-back games and sitting 6th on the ladder with 18 points.   

The Wamp Nga Mt Hagen Eagles will travel to Lae to face the rejuvenated Lae Snax Tigers in Round 17 of the DEM Cup on Saturday, August 8th, at Lae League Ground, Morobe Province.