Mizoram Premier League

Country  India
Confederation India MFA
Founded 2012 (2012)
First season 2012–13
Number of teams 8
Relegation to 1st Division
Current champions Aizawl F.C.
(2nd title)
(4)
TV partners Zonet Cable TV network
2016–17 Mizoram Premier League

The Mizoram Premier League (Also known as the Mc Dowell's Mizoram Premier League for sponsorship reasons) is the highest state-level association football league in Mizoram, India.[1] On a national scale this league would be considered the 3rd tier of Indian Football. The competition is conducted by the Mizoram Football Association, the official football body of Mizoram.[1] The league started on 24 October 2012 for the first time.

Structure

For the 2012 season the Mizoram Premier League will have 8 clubs. The four clubs that qualify for the MPL automatically are Dinthar FC, Luangmual, FC Kulikawn, and Mizoram FC.[2] The other 4 teams will be decided via a playoff that started on 13 July 2012 between 8 teams.[2] The top 4 teams from the play-off shall qualify for the MPL which will start in September 2012.[2]

Venue

The Main Venue where the matches will be held will be Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Mualpui and Lammual

Media Coverage

On 14 June 2012 it was announced that the Mizoram Football Association had signed a five-year ₹ 1.25 crore deal with ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd.[1] The deal was signed by Mizoram Football Association president, Lal Thanzara, while Zonet Cable TV Director R.K. Lianzuala(of Bethlehem Veng) signed for Zonet.[1] The deal between the MFA and Zonet is one of the most lucrative sports deals in the North East of India.[1]

Sponsorship

Season Sponsor
2012–13 Mahindra 2 Wheelers
2013–14
2014–15 Samsung 3:16 Plan Solution
2015–16 McDowell's No.1

Winners and Awards

Winners

List of Mizoram Premier League Winners
Edition Sponsor Winners
1st 2012–13 Dinthar F.C.
2nd 2013–14 Chanmari F.C.
3rd 2014–15 Aizawl F.C.
4th 2015–16 Aizawl F.C.

Player Awards

Top Scorer

Season Player Club Goals
2012–13 MS Dawngliana Chanmari F.C. 10
2013–14 Lalbiakhlua Mizoram Police F.C. 8
2014–15 Lalbiakhlua Mizoram Police F.C. 9
2015–16 F. Lalrinpuia Aizawl FC 13

Best Player

Season Player Club
2012–13 R. Laldanmawia Dinthar F.C.
2013–14 R. Malsawmtluanga Chanmari F.C.
2014–15 Lalramchullova Aizawl F.C.
2015–16 F. Lalrinpuia Aizawl F.C.

Best Goalkeeper

Season Player Club
2012–13 Lalawmpuia Chanmari F.C.
2013–14 Lalawmpuia Chanmari F.C.
2014–15 Lalawmpuia Chanmari F.C.
2015–16 Lalawmpuia Zo United

Best Forward

Season Player Club
2012–13 F. Lalrinpuia Mizoram Police F.C.
2013–14 MS Dawngliana Chanmari F.C.
2014–15 Malsawmfela Chanmari F.C.
2015–16 F. Lalrinpuia Aizawl F.C.

Best Midfielder

Season Player Club
2012–13 Rohmingthanga FC Kulikawn
2013–14 Reuben Zosangpuia Luangmual F.C.
2014–15 David Lalrinmuana Aizawl F.C.
2015–16 K. Lalthathanga BVT F.C.

Best Defender

Season Player Club
2012–13 Zothanpuia Chanmari F.C.
2013–14 Zothanpuia Chanmari F.C.
2014–15 Emmanuel Chigozie Aizawl F.C.
2015–16 Lalrinchhana Tochhawng Chanmari F.C.

Prize Money

Prize money for 2012–13 Mizoram Premier League.[3]

Club/Player Purse Club/Player Purse
Champion ₹ 500000 Fairplay ₹ 20000
Runners-up ₹ 300000 Best Goalkeeper ₹ 5000
3rd Place ₹ 200000 Best Forward ₹ 5000
4th Place ₹150000 Best Midfielder ₹ 5000
5th Place ₹ 125000 Best Defender ₹ 5000
6th Place ₹ 100000 Match winner ₹ 3000
7th Place ₹ 75000 Match looser ₹ 2000
8th Place ₹ 50000 Man of the Match ₹ 1000

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Das, Amlan. "AGREEMENT SIGNED FOR MIZORAM PREMIER LEAGUE". Barefoot Magazine. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 "The Start of Mizoram Premier League Play Off". Inkhel. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "Mizoram FA Signs Rs 1.25 Crore Commercial Deal". http://www.sinlung.com/. Retrieved 30 November 2015. External link in |work= (help)

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Structure

For the 2012 season the Mizoram Premier League will have 8 clubs. The four clubs that qualify for the MPL automatically are Dinthar FC, Luangmual, FC Kulikawn, and Mizoram FC.

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