Meghalaya Football Association
Meghalaya Football Association (MFA)[1][2] is one of the 36 Indian state football associations that are affiliated to the All India Football Federation.[3] It is the state-level governing body of football in Meghalaya, India. The Meghalaya football team is also administered by the MFA. It sends state teams for Santosh Trophy and Senior Women's National Football Championship.
Abbreviation | MFA |
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Formation | 1976 |
Headquarters | Shillong |
Region served | Meghalaya, India |
Membership | 11 district associations |
President | Larsing Ming Sawyan |
Secretary | S. S. Raptap |
Parent organization | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
Website | meghalayafootball.com |
Competitions
Men's
The Shillong Premier League (SPL) is a regional professional football league in Indian state of Meghalaya, organised by the Shillong Sports Association (SSA).[4] It started with 8 teams in 2010. Shillong Lajong FC are the current champions.[5][6]
Women's
The SSA Women's Football League is the top division women's football league in Meghalaya and is organised by the Shillong Sports Association (SSA).[7]
Meghalaya State League
The inaugural Meghalaya State League organised by the Meghalaya Football Association was held in 2017–18. It was won by Niaw Wasa United. The next 2019 edition was won by Shillong Lajong FC.[8]
Affiliated clubs
Teams |
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Laban SC |
Langsning SC |
Nangkiew Irat SC |
Nongrim Hills SC |
Rangdajied United FC |
Ryntih FC |
Shillong Lajong FC |
References
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- "Meghalaya Football Association Archives". Khel Now. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- "Meghalaya Football Association". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- Mukherjee, Soham (30 April 2018). "All you need to know about the league structure in Meghalaya". Goal.com.
- "Shillong Premier League kicks off today". The Shillong Times. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- Room, The Sports. "Coronavirus: Shillong football season scrapped for 2020 | The Sports Room". Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- "SSA Women's Football League". The Away End. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- "Meghalaya State League". The Away End. Retrieved 27 May 2022.