‘My country needs you’: The PM’s pitch and family BBQ that convinced Luai to commit to Chiefs
PNG Chiefs officials wooed their No.1 signing over koftas, kebabs and backyard footy, but it was an impassioned plea by premier James Marape that convinced him to sign.
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