Grand Bahama Football League

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The Grand Bahama Football League was the highest form of association football on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. Before 2008, the champion of the Grand Bahama Football League would compete with the champion of the New Providence Football League to determine the national title. In 2008, the two leagues merged to form the BFA Senior League.

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