Organising body | Lega Nazionale Dilettanti |
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Founded | 1991 |
Country | Italy |
Confederation | UEFA |
Divisions | 2 |
Number of teams | 22 |
Promotion to | Serie D |
Relegation to | Promozione Liguria |
League cup(s) | Coppa Italia Dilettanti |
Current champions | Imperia (2023–24) |
Most championships | Imperia, Sanremese, Sestrese, Vado, Virtus Entella (3 titles each) |
Website | www |
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The past champions of Eccellenza Liguria were: [1]
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