Football in New Caledonia

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Football in New Caledonia
CountryNew Caledonia
Governing body New Caledonian Football Federation
National team(s) Men's national team
Women's national team
Club competitions
International competitions

The sport of football in the country of New Caledonia is run by the New Caledonian Football Federation. The association administers the national football team as well as the national league. [1]

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League system

New Caledonian football league system
LevelDivision
1 Super League
10 clubs
no promotion
relegate 1.5
2 Second Level
3 groups
promote 1.5
no relegation
Grande Terre GroupNorthern GroupSouthern Group

New Caledonia football venues

StadiumCapacityCity
Stade Numa-Daly Magenta 10,000 Noumea

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References

  1. Honiara, Michael Brown of APNZ in (7 June 2012). "Soccer: New Caledonia present unique challenge" . Retrieved 2 December 2017 via www.nzherald.co.nz.