2016 Tuvalu A-Division

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The 2016 Tuvalu A-Division was the 15th season of top flight association football in Tuvalu. The Tuvalu A-Division season started and finish on 2016. [1] [2]

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Tuvalu A-Division competition

The competition takes place at the 1,500-capacity Tuvalu Sports Ground [3] in Funafuti, this is the only football field in Tuvalu. The football clubs are based on the communities of the 8 major islands of Tuvalu, with the rivalry between these 8 teams being maintained by each having a ‘home’ island.

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References

  1. "Tuvalu 2016 – A Division (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  2. "Tuvalu - List of Champions". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  3. "Tuvalu - Stadiums". Prepared and maintained by Carlos Santos for the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.