2016 Tonga Major League

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The 2016 season of the Tonga Major League was the 37th season of top flight association football competition in Tonga. [1] Veitongo FC won the championship for the fourth time, and the second time in a row. Details on the season are minimal, but it appears that the competition with decided with a final round in which Veitongo defeated Marist 8–2. [2]

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References

  1. Schöggl, Hans (22 Jun 2017). "Tonga – List of Champions". RSSSF . Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  2. Schöggl, Hans (22 Jun 2017). "Tonga 2016". RSSSF . Retrieved 10 August 2017.