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Reggae Lions are a Maartener association football club based in Philipsburg. The team plays in the SMSA Senior League, the top tier of football on the island. [1]

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Reggae Lions are the defending Maartener champions, winning the 2016–17 SMSA Senior League season. [2]

Honors

Champions: (1) 2016–17

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References

  1. ↑ "Reggae Lions Club Information". weltfussballarchive.com. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "Reggae Lions crowned football champions 2016-2017". 721 News. 721news.com. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2017.