Somali First Division
The Somali First Division (Somali: Heerka Koowaad ee Soomaali, Somali League or Somali Premier League, is the Somali professional league for men's association football. It has been active for over 48 years since its establishment in 1967.
| Founded | 1967 |
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| Country |  Somalia |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Somali Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Somalia Cup |
| Current champions | Dekedda (2018) |
| TV partners | SNTV Astaan Sports |
| Website | Official Website |
| Current: 2019–20 Somali First Division | |
Clubs
As of 2019–2020 season:
Foreign Players
Each team competing in the league is only allowed to register four foreign players at a time.[1]
Previous winners
Previous winners were:[2]
- 1967 : Somali National Police
- 1968 : Hoga
- 1969 : Lavori Publici
- 1970 : Lavori Publici
- 1971 : Lavori Publici
- 1971–72 : Horseed
- 1972–73 : Horseed
- 1973–74: Horseed
- 1975 : Mogadishu Municipality
- 1976–77 : Horseed
- 1977–78 : Horseed
- 1978–79 : Horseed
- 1979–80 : Horseed
- 1980–81 : Lavori Publici
- 1982 : Wagad (newly promoted)
- 1983 : Printing Agency
- 1984 : Marine Club
- 1985 : Wagad
- 1986 : Mogadishu Municipality
- 1987 : Wagad
- 1988 : Wagad
- 1989 : Mogadishu Municipality
- 1990 : Gaadiidka
- 1991–93 : not played
- 1994 : Merca New Supplies
- 1995 : Alba
- 1996–97 : not played
- 1998 : Ports Authority
- 1999 : Benadir SC
- 2000 : Elman
- 2001 : Elman
- 2002 : Elman
- 2003 : Elman
- 2004–06 : Benadir SC
- 2007 : Ports Authority
- 2008 : not held
- 2008–09: Benadir SC
- 2009–10: Benadir SC
- 2011 : Elman
- 2012 : Elman
- 2013–14 : Benadir SC
- 2014–15 : Heegan
- 2015–16 : Benadir SC
- 2016–17 : Dekedda FC
- 2018 : Dekedda FC
- 2019 : Dekedda FC
- 2019 : Mogadishu City Club
Performance by club
| Club | Titles | Last Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu City Club (includes Banadir SC) | 9 | 2019–2020 |
| Horseed FC | 7 | 1979–80 |
| Elman FC | 6 | 2012–13 |
| Dekedda (includes Ports Authority) | 5 | 2019 |
| Wagad | 4 | 1988 |
| Jeenyo United (includes Lavori Pubblici) | 4 | 1980–81 |
| Heegan (includes Somali Police) | 2 | 2014–15 |
| Deledda FC | 1 | 1998 |
| Alba | 1 | 1995 |
| Merca New Supplies | 1 | 1994 |
| Gaadiidka | 1 | 1990 |
| Marine Club | 1 | 1984 |
| Printing Agency | 1 | 1983 |
| Hoga | 1 | 1968 |
See also
References
- http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2015/06/somalia-football-revival-lures-foreign-players-150630124818292.html
- "Somalia Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
External links
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