The following year saw the side return to their roots, returning to Lae and reverting to their previous name, Gigira Laitepo Morobe FC. However, in December 2012, there was speculation that the side may not be able to compete in the 2013 season due to lack of additional sponsorship and the removal of their association president. However, on 17 January 2013, it was confirmed that the side would be taking part in the competition. The side finished fourth in the regular season table, qualifying for the playoffs, where they faced champions Hekari in the semi-finals. The side went down 3–0 before being beaten 3–2 by Besta PNG United in the third-place playoff.
