The Somali National League (Somali: Heerka Koowaad ee Soomaali), formerly the Somali Premier League, is the Somali professional league for men's association football. It has been active for over 50 years, having been established in 1967. Somalia has 12 professional clubs playing for the Somali First Division. Football is the most popular sport in Somalia. In the 1930s, Italian Colonial Authorities established some of the first teams in Somalia. In the 2021–22 season, Gaadiidka won the Somali First Division.
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| Founded | 1967 |
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| Country |  Somalia |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of clubs | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Somali Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Somalia Cup |
| Current champions | Dekedaha FC (2023–2024) |
| Top goalscorer | Ciise Aden Abshir (103 goals) |
| TV partners | Astaan TV Asal TV Bile TV |
| Website | www |
| Current: 2024–25 Somali First Division | |
Foreign players
editEach team competing in the league is only allowed to register four foreign players at a time.[1]
Clubs
editAs of the upcoming 2022-2023 season:
Previous winners
editPrevious winners were:[2]
Performance by club
edit| Club | Titles | Last title |
|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu City Club (includes Mogadishu Municipality, Banaadir) | 10 | 2019–20 |
| Horseed FC | 8 | 2020–21 |
| Elman FC | 6 | 2012–13 |
| Dekedda (includes Ports Authority) | 6 | 2023–24 |
| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Somalia's football revival lures foreign players".
- ^ "Somalia Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
External links
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