Tonga Major League

Last updated
Tonga Major League
Founded1969
CountryTonga
Confederation OFC
Number of teams7
Level on pyramid1
Relegation to Tonga Division II
Domestic cup(s) Tonga Cup
International cup(s) OFC Champions League
Current champions Veitongo FC (8th title)
(2023)
Most championships Lotoha'apai United
(16 titles)
Current: 2023 Tonga Major League

Tonga Major League is the top football division of the Tonga Football Association in Tonga. The 2021 season's champion was Veitongo FC. Teams are relegated to the Tonga Division II.

Contents

The league is not fully professional. [1]

Clubs (2019)

Premier Division

Division 1

Women's

Previous winners

Previous winners are: [2]

Top goalscorers

SeasonPlayerTeamGoals
2023
Flag placeholder.svg Lui MuavesiNavutoka
18

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References

  1. "Global Club Football Report 2017" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 29 June 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 February 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018. None of the top-tier domestic competitions in Oceania is fully professional.
  2. "Tonga – List of Champions". RSSSF . Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  3. "OFC Champions League draw reveals all". Oceania Football Confederation. November 16, 2015.
  4. "Veitongo defends title". Oceania Football Confederation. August 30, 2016.