Liberian Premier League
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| Country |
 Liberia |
|---|---|
| Confederation | CAF |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | LFA-Cellcom Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) |
LFA Cup Liberian National County Meet LFA Super Cup |
| International cup(s) |
Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions |
Nimba United (1st title) (2015) |
| Most championships |
Mighty Barrolle (13 titles) Invincible Eleven (13 titles) |
| Website | http://www.liberiafa.com |
 2015-16 Liberia First Division League | |
The Liberian First Division, formerly the Liberian Premier League is the highest division in football in Liberia. The first division league began in 1956 and has never been won by a club outside Monrovia. It has been dominated by Mighty Barrolle FC and Invincible Eleven FC. The league is organized by the Liberia Football Association. In 2010, the league became known as the Cellcom Premier League for sponsorship reasons and it is now called LFA-Cellcom First Division League.
Sponsorship
In March 2010, Cellcom GSM, a telecommunications corporation in Liberia and Guinea contracted a three-year sponsorship deal with the League until the end of the 2012/13 season.[1]
In October 2013, Cellcom GSM and the Liberia Football Association extended their deal to another three years until the end of the 2015/16 season.[2]
LFA-Cellcom First Division Clubs 2015-16
- Barrack Young Controllers (Monrovia)
- ELWA United (Monrovia)
- FC Fassell (Monrovia)
- Holder FC (Monrovia)
- Keitrace FC (Monrovia)
- LISCR (Monrovia)
- LPRC Oilers (Monrovia)
- Mighty Dragons (Gbarnga)
- Nimba United (Sanniquellie)
- Watanga FC (Monrovia)
Previous champions
- 1956-62 : unknown
- 1963 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1964 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1965 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1966 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1967 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 1968-71 : no championship
- 1972 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 1973 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 1974 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 1975 : no championship
- 1976 : Saint Joseph Warriors (Monrovia)
- 1977 : no championship
- 1978 : Saint Joseph Warriors (Monrovia)
- 1979 : Saint Joseph Warriors (Monrovia)
- 1980 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1981 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1982 : no championship
- 1983 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1984 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1985 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1986 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 1987 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1988 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 1989 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 1990 : no championship
- 1991 : LPRC Oilers (Monrovia)
- 1992 : LPRC Oilers (Monrovia)
- 1993 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 1994 : NPA Anchors (Monrovia)
- 1995 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 1996 : Junior Professional (Monrovia)
- 1997 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1998 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 1999 : LPRC Oilers (Monrovia)
- 2000/01 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 2002 : LPRC Oilers (Monrovia)
- 2003 : not finished
- 2004 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 2005 : LPRC Oilers (Monrovia)
- 2006 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 2007 : Invincible Eleven (Monrovia)
- 2008 : Black Star (Monrovia)
- 2009 : Mighty Barrolle (Monrovia)
- 2010/11 : LISCR (Monrovia)
- 2012 : LISCR (Monrovia)
- 2013 : Barrack Young Controllers (Monrovia)
- 2013/14 : Barrack Young Controllers (Monrovia)
- 2015 : Nimba United
Performance By Club
| Club | City | Titles | Last Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Barrolle | Monrovia | 13 | 2009 |
| Invincible Eleven | Monrovia | 13 | 2007 |
| LPRC Oilers | Monrovia | 5 | 2005 |
| Saint Joseph Warriors | Monrovia | 3 | 1979 |
| LISCR | Monrovia | 2 | 2012 |
| Barrack Young Controllers | Monrovia | 2 | 2014 |
| NPA Anchors | Monrovia | 1 | 1994 |
| Junior Professional | Monrovia | 1 | 1996 |
| Black Star | Monrovia | 1 | 2008 |
| Nimba United | Sanniquellie | 1 | 2015 |
Top scorers
| Year | Best scorers | Team | Goals |
| 2002 | Hoff Fannoh | LISCR | 15 |
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| 2011/12 | Dominic Jelateh [3] | Fatu FC | 20 |
| 2012/13 | Mohammed Varney [4] | LISCR | 15 |
See also
References
- ↑ "LFA, Cellcom sponsorship deal comes to a successful end". lfa.com.lr. Liberia Football Association. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "LFA & Cellcom renew contract". leaguewebsite.co.uk/lfaleagues. LFA National Leagues. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ I am tired playing Free Football, says LFA Premier League Top Scorer Dominic Jelateh
- ↑ No Intention to join BYC, says LISCR FC Top Striker Mohammed Varney
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