PNG Hekari FC goalkeeper Dave Tomare shared the story of his football journey in an OFC feature published for World Football Giving Day. He described discovering the sport as a child and developing his game after moving to Bougainville.
Support from his father and an early coach helped him pursue a career that took him to Hekari United and the Papua New Guinea national team. He captained Hekari United during their run to the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League final.
The feature also reflects on his role in Papua New Guinea’s first professional club squad and his pride in representing his family and country.
News summary based on an OFC Pro League report published 18 May 2026. Read the original report at OFC Pro League.