on 7 October 2001, the side played against Sobou FC in the Grand Final of the 2001 Lahi Regional League. The club picked up their first ever regional title with a 2–0 victory over five-time champions Sobou. The side were due to play in the 2001 National Club Championship later that month, but withdrew for unknown reasons. Regional consistency Between the years of 2002 and 2008, the club finished in the top three of the Lahi Regional League in every single season – excluding 2006, when the league was suspended midway through the season. The side picked up championships in 2003, 2005 and 2008, beating Sobou FC in each of their Grand Final victories. They also finished runners-up in 2002, when they were unable to field a team to face Sobou in that year's final. The side also took part in the National Club Championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Their best result during this period came in 2003, when they finished runners-up, losing 1–0 to Sobou FC on 16 September 2003. National Soccer League participation Following the side's fourth regional title, on 26 August 2009 it was announced that the side would be entering the fourth edition of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, with the side adopting the name Tukoko University – 'tukoko' meaning 'eagle' in the Kote language of Finschhafen – for the duration of their time in NSL competition. Despite some tough defeats, including a 6–2 opening day defeat against Rapatona and a 5–1 loss to champions Hekari United, the side were in contention for the playoffs at the halfway stage. However, in the penultimate round of fixtures, their playoff hopes were ended by Hekari, after the champions and league leaders defeated them 3–1; a final day victory over Gelle Hills was not enough to see them finish any higher than sixth. The side entered the 2010–11 season backed for the second consecutive season by local company Niugini Building Supplies. Despite winning just three matches, the side finished third out of seven sides, qualifying for the semi-finals. However, they were unable to get past second-placed Eastern Stars, who defeated them 3–1. The club were due to play Besta PNG United in the third-place playoff, but the match was not played. It is implied that Tukoko secured third place overall by virtue of their higher league position in comparison to Besta PNG. On the opening day