SYDNEY = The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) said on Wednesday Port Moresby would host the 2001 OFC Club Championship.

The winner of the final will represent the OFC at the FIFA World Club Championship in Spain starting on July 30.

The championship competition runs from January 9 to 22.

It will involve two groups playing each other in a round-robin competition.

The top two teams in each group will advance to the semifinals.

David Wells from the New Zealand Turf Institute visited Port Moresby from December 10 to 14 and carried out immediate remedial work on the grounds and advised on further works.

The tournament will be at the Lloyd Robson Stadium.

Wells concluded that the grounds would be ready for the January 9 kickoff, the OFC statement said.

The Papua New Guinea Football Association has already spent A$24,000 (U.S.$13,000) to upgrade the pitch, stadium lights and facilities.

END = (Reuter)