Congo Ligue 1

Last updated
Championnat National MTN
Founded1961;63 years ago (1961)
Country Republic of the Congo
Confederation CAF
Number of teams16
Level on pyramid1
Domestic cup(s) Coupe du Congo
Super Coupe du Congo
International cup(s) Champions League
Confederation Cup
Current champions AC Léopards
(2023–24)
Most championships Étoile du Congo (11)
Current: 2024–25 Congo Ligue 1

Congo Ligue 1 is the top division of the Congolese Football Federation, in the Republic of the Congo. It was created in 1961. The official name is Championnat National MTN for sponsorship reasons.

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Between 1961 and 1977 the championship was decided in a 3-team tournament between the regional champions of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and Niari. From 1978 to 1993, a nationwide league with 10 to 14 teams was played. From 1994 to 2008, the FECOFOOT reverted to a national play-off after the regional tournaments, with additional entries for the stronger leagues (Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire). In 2009, a nationwide league was reformed with 18 teams.

Championnat National MTN Clubs – 2016

Previous winners

Performance by clubs

ClubWinners
Étoile du Congo 11
CSM Diables Noirs 7
CARA Brazzaville 6
AS Otôho 6
AC Léopards 5
Inter Club 2
Munisport 2
Patronage Sainte-Anne 2
AS Police 2
Saint Michel d'Ouenzé 2
Vita Club Mokanda (includes Victoria Club Mokanda)2
AS Cheminots 1
Kotoko MFOA 1

Top goalscorers

SeasonBest scorersTeamGoals
2002 Lepaye Wawa Police18
2004 Bébé Ndey Guellor Étoile du Congo19
2007 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Ulrich Lépaye Diables Noirs5
2008 Flag of Cameroon.svg Alfred Mfoungang Diables Noirs7
2009 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Éric Niemba Diables Noirs22
2023-24 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Lendambi BonaventureJUK14

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References

  1. "Congo (Brazzaville) — List of Champions".