Mizoram Premier League
Organising body | Mizoram Football Association |
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Founded | 2012 |
Country | India |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of clubs | 8 |
Level on pyramid | 5 |
Promotion to | I-League 3 |
Relegation to | Mizoram First Division |
Domestic cup(s) | Independence Day Cup |
League cup(s) | MFA Cup MFA Super Cup |
Current champions | Mizoram Police FC (1st title) |
Most championships | Aizawl FC (4 titles) |
TV partners | Zonet TV |
Website | theawayend |
Current: 2024–25 |
The Mizoram Premier League (also known as LZ JUICE Mizoram Premier League[1] for sponsorship ties) is the highest state-level football league in Mizoram, India.[2][3][4] On a national scale, it is the 5th tier of Indian football league system.[5] The competition is conducted by the Mizoram Football Association, the official football body of Mizoram,[2] with Tetea Hmar as its secretary and key promoter.[6][7] The league started on 24 October 2012 for the first time.[8]
League structure
[edit]Tier | Division |
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1 (5 on Indian football Pyramid) |
Mizoram Premier League |
2 (6 on Indian football pyramid) |
Mizoram First Division |
Mizoram Premier League has eight clubs.[9] The four top clubs qualify for the MPL automatically[10] While the other 4 teams will be decided via a playoff .[10] The top 4 teams from the play-off shall qualify for the MPL[10] The 8 clubs playing for season 11 of MPL are Ramhlun Athletic FC, Mizoram Police, Aizawl FC, Chanmari FC, Chawnpui FC, SYS FC, Sihphir Venghlun and FC Bethlehem.[11]
Current Teams (2024-25 Season)
[edit]- Aizawl FC
- FC Bethlehem
- Chanmari FC
- SYS FC
- Chawnpui FC
- Sihphir Venghlun FC
- Mizoram Police FC
- Ramhlun Athletic FC
Venues
[edit]The main venues of the league are Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Aizawl)[12] and Lammual.[13]
Media coverage
[edit]On 14 June 2012 it was announced that the Mizoram Football Association had signed a five-year ₹ 1.25 crore deal with ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd.[2][14] The deal was signed by Mizoram Football Association president Lal Thanzara, while Zonet Cable TV Director R.K. Lianzuala (of Bethlehem Veng) signed for Zonet.[2] The deal between the MFA and Zonet is one of the most lucrative sports deals in the North East of India.[2] In 2017 it was announced the channel signed another 5 year extension with Mizoram Football Association Worth 1.5 Crores.[15] Mizoram Premier League (MPL) season 8 has been delivered to SONY by Zonet Cable TV and streamed live on SonyLIV. MPL is the first state league to be televised on a national television platform.[16]
Winners
[edit]Edition | Season | Winners |
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1st | 2012–13 | Dinthar FC |
2nd | 2013–14 | Chanmari |
3rd | 2014–15 | Aizawl[17] |
4th | 2015–16 | Aizawl[18] |
5th | 2016–17 | Chanmari[19] |
6th | 2017–18 | Chhinga Veng |
7th | 2018–19 | Aizawl |
8th | 2019–20 | Aizawl |
9th | 2022–23 | Chawnpui |
10th | 2023–24 | Mizoram Police FC |
11th | 2024–25 | Ongoing |
Sponsorship
[edit]Season | Sponsor |
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2012–13 | Mahindra |
2013–14 | |
2014–15 | Samsung |
2015–16 | McDowell's No.1 |
2016–17 | |
2017–18 | |
2018–19 | |
2019–20 | |
2022–23 | Zote Honda[20] |
2023–24 | Zote Toyota |
2024–25 | LZ JUICE |
Awards
[edit]Top scorer
[edit]Season | Player | Club | Goals |
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2012–13 | MS Dawngliana | Chanmari | 10 |
2013–14 | Lalbiakhlua | Mizoram Police FC | 8 |
2014–15 | Lalbiakhlua | Mizoram Police FC | 9 |
2015–16 | F. Lalrinpuia | Aizawl | 13 |
2016–17 | Laldampuia Tochhawng[19] | Chanmari West | 11 |
2022–23 | MC Malsawmzuala | Chawnpui FC | 10 |
2023–24 | Lalrinzuala | Aizawl | 8 |
Best player
[edit]Season | Player | Club |
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2012–13 | R. Laldanmawia | Dinthar FC |
2013–14 | R. Malsawmtluanga | Chanmari |
2014–15 | Lalramchullova | Aizawl |
2015–16 | F. Lalrinpuia | Aizawl |
2016–17 | Malsawmfela[19] | Chanmari |
2022–23 | Lalrinchhana Tochhawng | Chawnpui FC |
2023–24 | Lalbiakthanga Hmar | Mizoram Police FC |
Best goalkeeper
[edit]Season | Player | Club |
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2012–13 | Lalawmpuia | Chanmari |
2013–14 | Lalawmpuia | Chanmari |
2014–15 | Lalawmpuia | Chanmari |
2015–16 | Lalawmpuia | Zo United |
2016–17 | Malsawmdawngzela[19] | BVT FC |
2022–23 | F. Lalmuanawma | Mizoram Police FC |
2023–24 | F. Lalmuanawma | Mizoram Police FC |
Best forward
[edit]Season | Player | Club |
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2012–13 | F. Lalrinpuia | Mizoram Police FC |
2013–14 | MS Dawngliana | Chanmari |
2014–15 | Malsawmfela | Chanmari |
2015–16 | F. Lalrinpuia | Aizawl |
2016–17 | Malsawmfela[19] | Chanmari |
2022–23 | MC Malsawmzuala | Chawnpui FC |
2023–24 | Lalrinzuala | Aizawl |
Best midfielder
[edit]Season | Player | Club |
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2012–13 | Rohmingthanga | FC Kulikawn |
2013–14 | Reuben Zosangpuia | Luangmual FC |
2014–15 | David Lalrinmuana | Aizawl |
2015–16 | K. Lalthathanga | BVT FC |
2016–17 | Lalruatfela Zote[19] | Chanmari |
2022–23 | K. Vanlalhriata | Chawnpui FC |
2023–24 | Lalbiakthanga Hmar | Mizoram Police FC |
Best defender
[edit]Season | Player | Club |
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2012–13 | Zothanpuia | Chanmari |
2013–14 | Zothanpuia | Chanmari |
2014–15 | Emmanuel Chigozie | Aizawl |
2015–16 | Lalrinchhana Tochhawng | Chanmari |
2016–17 | Lalhlimpuia[19] | BVT FC |
2022–23 | Lalruatfela | FC Venghnuai |
2023–24 | F. Lalhmunmawia | Mizoram Police FC |
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