Mizoram Women's League

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Mizoram Women's League
Organising body Mizoram Football Association (MFA)
Founded2019;5 years ago (2019)
CountryIndia
Number of teams6
Level on pyramid3
Current championsMizo Football News FC (1st title)
Most championshipsITI Veng
SYS FC A
Mizo Football News FC (1 title each)
Current: 2023–24

The Mizoram Women's League, also known as MFA Women's League, is the top division of women's football league in the Indian state of Mizoram. [1] The league is organised by the Mizoram Football Association (MFA), the official football governing body of the state. [2]

Contents

The inaugural season was held in 2019 [3] [4] [5] and was won by ITI Veng. [6]

Venue

The matches are held at the Lammual Stadium.

Clubs

2023–24 season

The teams participating in the 2023–24 season: [7]

No.Team
11215'S ITI Veng
2Friends' Club, Kolasib
3Kulikawn FC
4Lalhmachhuani Memorial FC, Ramhlun South
5Mizo Football News FC, Laipuitlang
6Sports and Youth Service Department (SYS FC A)

Champions

SeasonChampionRunners-upRef
2019ITI VengMaubawk WFC [8]
2022–23SYS FC ASYS FC B [1]
2023–24Mizo Football News FCKulikawn FC [9]

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