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Fego Kiniafa was a top PNG businessman who workers called "The Chief". Last year he was brutally murdered and now an investigation has uncovered secret business deals that raise serious questions about who Australia chooses to partner with under its foreign assistance programs.

The nationwide knockout competition will be the first of its kind for Australian women, and will run parallel to the men's edition starting from next year.

Cortnee Vine hopes to re-engage an old A-League Women rivalry as second-ranked Sydney FC take on top-of-the-table Western United.

Goalkeeper Oli Sail and midfielders Clayton Lewis and Steven Ugarkovic have informed Wellington Phoenix they will be leaving the A-League Men outfit.

While the series is designed to celebrate the players' achievements in Qatar, Graham Arnold insists it's their first chance to impress ahead of the Asian Cup.

The Tangerines are looking for a new boss that will aim to keep them in the Premiership.

"This game on Saturday against Western United is an extremely important one."

Central Coast's Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak says the A-League has a responsibility to help nurture football in the Pacific.

"Going over there was a massive step, but you have to play."