PS Yapen
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| Full name | Persatuan Sepakbola Yapen | |
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| Nicknames | Orange Bird of Paradise The Black Orange | |
| Founded | 6 March 2026 | |
| Ground | Marora Stadium | |
| Capacity | 5,000 | |
| Owner | Yapen Islands Regency Government | |
| Coach | Hans Mamoribo | |
| League | Liga 4 | |
| 2025–26 | not started yet | |
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Persatuan Sepakbola Yapen, commonly known as PS Yapen, is an Indonesian football club based in Yapen Islands Regency, Papua, Indonesia. The club currently competes in the 2025–26 Cendrawasih Karsa Liga 4 Papua, the Papua provincial zone of Liga 4.
The club was established in 2026 and officially launched by the Yapen Islands Regency Government to represent the region in national football competitions several years since the relocation of Perseru Serui to Lampung.[1]
PS Yapen plays its home matches at Marora Stadium in Serui.[2]
PS Yapen was officially inaugurated on 6 March 2026 at Trikora Square in Serui during the 57th anniversary celebration of Yapen Islands Regency.[1]
The establishment of the club was part of an initiative by the local government to revive professional football in Yapen Islands after the relocation and license sale of Perseru Serui. The team was formed largely from players selected during the U-23 Regent's Cup tournament held in early 2026.[2]
Ahead of the 2025–26 Liga 4 season in the Papua zone, the team intensified preparations through training sessions and squad development programs.[3]
The club also received support from regional political leaders, including the chairman of the Papua Regional People's Representative Council, who publicly expressed support for the team’s participation in Liga 4.[4]
PS Yapen made its competitive debut in the Cendrawasih Karsa Liga 4 Papua 2025–26, the provincial qualifying competition for Liga 4 in Papua. The tournament features several clubs from across the province and is broadcast live through the Cendrawasih Karsa YouTube channel.[5]
Stadium
PS Yapen plays its home matches at Marora Stadium in Serui, which serves as the main football venue in Yapen Islands Regency.[2]
Colours and kits
The club’s primary kit features an orange jersey with black shorts and orange socks. The colours are used as the main identity of the club.
Players
As of 24 March 2026.[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
The club is currently managed by Hans Mamoribo, who was appointed following the club's official launch on 6 March 2026, coinciding with the 57th anniversary of Yapen Islands Regency.
Under Mamoribo's leadership, PS Yapen has strategically integrated seven experienced senior players to mentor a squad largely composed of young local talents selected from the 2026 U-23 Regent's Cup (Bupati Cup). The most notable addition is the veteran defender and captain, Boas Atururi, whose professional experience with clubs like Semen Padang and Perseru Serui is expected to be a cornerstone for the team's ambition in the 2025–26 Liga 4 Papua season.
| Position | Name | Ref. |
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| Head coach |  Hans Mamoribo |
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