From fixing kit issues to dealing with visa problems, the former Brisbane Roar boss faces a huge challenge in trying to achieve a World Cup dream
Warren Moon pictured during his tenure as Brisbane Roar coach. The Australian is now on a mission to revolutionise Papua New Guinean football.Warren Moon pictured during his tenure as Brisbane Roar coach. The Australian is now on a mission to revolutionise Papua New Guinean football.
“It’s a pleasure to work with them and just to see what they sacrifice to play football, because a lot of these guys do it for less than $70 back in their homeland, but their commitment to PNG football and the national team is something that’s been inspiring.” The Australian is ambitious but faces myriad challenges in trying to turn around football in one of the world’s poorest countries. The Kapuls rely on predominantly domestic-based players, who play in the semi-professional Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, where there is a fierce struggle against the facilities, oppressive weather and a lack of conditioning, competitive matches and experienced coaches.
“But there’s close to 18 million people in PNG, it’s a large country and there’s a real love of the game across the whole country. So now is the time to do it. There’s more Fifa programs in place for funding, so it’s a good time now to try and make a real change.”Moon is not only working with the senior men’s national team, but with the junior national teams too in a bid to revamp Papua New Guinea’s entire football landscape.
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