Market forces: Stars learn how much PNG values Kumuls

The Kumuls players gained a deeper understanding of their significance to Papua New Guinea by immersing themselves in their culture through cooking traditional dishes.

After gathering their supplies, the players navigated through a throng of supporters who had congregated around the team bus, enthusiastically chanting their names and reaching out for selfies.

Similar scenes unfolded at Jacksons International Airport on Sunday night as the players arrived in anticipation of their Saturday Pacific Championships match against Cook Islands, where fans eagerly greeted them upon their exit from the arrivals terminal.