Football in New Caledonia | |
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Country | New 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]
New Caledonian football league system | |||
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Level | Division | ||
1 | Super League 10 clubs no promotion ↓ relegate 1.5 | ||
2 | Second Level 3 groups ↑ promote 1.5 no relegation | ||
Grande Terre Group | Northern Group | Southern Group |
Stadium | Capacity | City |
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Stade Numa-Daly Magenta | 10,000 | Noumea |
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