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Gungahlin will begin their premier league campaign on the backfoot heading into their round one bye.

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Olympic has lost 16 players from their first-grade squad last season but also made some high-profile signings.

Monaro recruited centre back Francina Mautai, midfielder Liza Solo and goalkeeper Margaret Fakaabu-Kofel.

Gungahlin signed Jeremy Habtemariam and Michael John and the pair will play their first game in the Charity Shield against Canberra FC on Friday.

The wooden spooners in the Canberra premier league this season will be relegated to a newly established nine-team second division.

The introduction of a seven-team second division this season means the bottom team in the Canberra premier league will be relegated.

Canberra City will pose with banners bearing message of support for Hakeem al-Araibi and the FFA.

The Mariners struggled to a woeful loss, sacked their coach and had just 3000 fans at a game. If they can't go on, Canberra is waiting.

The second division working group has held its first meeting at Football Federation Australia.

FFA is touring the country in the coming months trying to connect with disgruntled fans and arrive in Canberra on May 8.