Meghalaya Football Association
AbbreviationMFA
Formation1976; 47 years ago (1976)
HeadquartersShillong
Region served
Meghalaya, India
Membership
11 district associations
President
Larsing Ming Sawyan
Secretary
S. S. Raptap
Parent organization
All India Football Federation (AIFF)
Websitemeghalayafootball.com

Meghalaya Football Association (MFA)[1][2] is one of the 36 Indian state football associations that are affiliated to the All India Football Federation.[3] It is the state-level governing body of football in Meghalaya, India. The Meghalaya football team is also administered by the MFA. It sends state teams for Santosh Trophy and Senior Women's National Football Championship.

Competitions

Shillong Sports Association

Men's

The Shillong Premier League (SPL) is a regional professional football league in Indian state of Meghalaya, organised by the Shillong Sports Association (SSA).[4] It started with 8 teams in 2010. Shillong Lajong FC are the current champions.[5][6]

Women's

The SSA Women's Football League is the top division women's football league in Meghalaya and is organised by the Shillong Sports Association (SSA).[7]

Meghalaya State League

The inaugural Meghalaya State League organised by the Meghalaya Football Association was held in 2017–18. It was won by Niaw Wasa United. The next 2019 edition was won by Shillong Lajong FC.[8]

Affiliated clubs

Teams
Laban SC
Langsning SC
Nangkiew Irat SC
Nongrim Hills SC
Rangdajied United FC
Ryntih FC
Shillong Lajong FC

References

  1. ^ "Meghalaya Football Association". EastMojo. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Meghalaya Football Association Archives". Khel Now. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Meghalaya Football Association". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  4. ^ Mukherjee, Soham (30 April 2018). "All you need to know about the league structure in Meghalaya". Goal.com.
  5. ^ "Shillong Premier League kicks off today". The Shillong Times. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  6. ^ Room, The Sports. "Coronavirus: Shillong football season scrapped for 2020 | The Sports Room". Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  7. ^ "SSA Women's Football League". The Away End. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Meghalaya State League". The Away End. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
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