It is with great sadness that Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League received news of the death of Kumul #120 Philip Boge.
Boge 55, passed on at his home in Hanuabada village on Tuesday.
PNGRFL Board Chairman Sandis Tsaka expressed sincere condolences on behalf of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League to late Boge’s family.
In a statement, Tsaka said late Boge was one of the greatest players ever produced by the country. He said late Boge also devoted his time as a Game Development Officer and an administrator.
Chairman Tsaka said PNGRFL will pay respect to the late Kumul legend, as well as the PNG LNG Kumuls during the Pacific Test this Saturday.
“All Digicel Cup matches around the country this Saturday and Sunday will observe a minute’s silence in memory of the late Kumul,” said Tsaka.
Late Philip Dou Boge was born on August 19th 1966 at the Port Moresby General Hospital. He was the younger brother of the late pioneer Kumul #20 Dikana Boge.
Boge debuted for the Kumuls in 1990 and has represented the country in 13 matches.
Late Philip Boge played at fullback and centre, and went on to captain the side in 1994.
Late Philip Boge is from Poreporena Hanuabada Village.
He completed his grades 1 to 6 at Hagara Community School then went on to Poreporena Ahutuna High School.
He played for the Hanuabada Hawks Rugby League Club in the Junior League and followed through playing for the club in the Premier League in the Port Moresby Rugby League Competition.
Former Kumuls Head Coach Michael Marum was shocked and sympathetic.
“It’s a sad day for PNG Rugby League…he was my brother playing together for the Vipers and the Kumuls…I’m sorry…,” Marum said.
Tributes are being shared all across the country by his former teammates and fans, upon hearing the news of his passing.
Late Philip Boge is survived by his three sons Boge Philip Boge, Dikana Boge and Philip Boge Junior, and his daughter Gaudi Boge.
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