11 Nov 2016

Sport: FIFA Under 20 Women's World Cup to kick off in PNG

From , 4:03 am on 11 November 2016

History will be made this weekend when the FIFA Under 20 Women's World World Cup kicks off in Papua New Guinea.

It's the first time a Pacific Island country has hosted a FIFA World Cup tournament and the first time PNG have competed in one at any level.

PNG coach Lisa Cole told Vinnie Wylie her players definitely have a few butterflies ahead of their opening match.

PNG U20 Women's football coach Lisa Cole.

PNG U20 Women's football coach Lisa Cole. Photo: PNG Football