Founded | 1992 |
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Country | Azerbaijan |
Confederation | UEFA |
Number of teams | 20 |
International cup(s) | UEFA Regions' Cup |
Current champions | Abşeron FK (2018-19) |
Current: 2020–21 AFFA Amateur League |
The AFFA Amateur League is run by the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA).
AFFA Amateur League is amateur and professional teams compete in the league. They are divided into 2 groups and hold 18 rounds.8 teams, who are in the top four in the group, advance to the quarterfinals.
Season | Champions |
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2000–01 | Western |
2001–02 | |
2002–03 | Göyazan |
2003–04 | Hekeri |
2004–05 | Femida |
2005–06 | Femida |
2006–07 | |
2007–08 | Ağstafa |
2008–09 | |
2009–10 | Chevik |
2010–11 | |
2011–12 | Qaraçala |
2012–13 | MKT Ulduz |
2013–14 | Chagirghan (Sabirabad) [1] |
2014–15 | Sharur |
2015-16 | Bine FK |
2016–17 | Uğur FK [2] |
2017-18 | Absheron FK |
2018-19 | Liman FK |
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