Congo Ligue 1 Explained

Championnat National MTN
Country:Republic of the Congo
Confed:CAF
Teams:16
Levels:1
Domest Cup:Coupe du Congo
Super Coupe du Congo
Confed Cup:Champions League
Confederation Cup
Champions:AS Otôho
Season:2022–23
Most Successful Club:Étoile du Congo (11)
Current:2023–24 Congo Ligue 1

Congo Ligue 1 is the top division of the Congolese Football Federation, in the Republic of the Congo. It was created in 1961. The official name is Championnat National MTN for sponsorship reasons.

Between 1961 and 1977 the championship was decided in a 3-team tournament between the regional champions of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and Niari. From 1978 to 1993, a nationwide league with 10 to 14 teams was played. From 1994 to 2008, the FECOFOOT reverted to a national play-off after the regional tournaments, with additional entries for the stronger leagues (Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire). In 2009, a nationwide league was reformed with 18 teams.

Championnat National MTN Clubs – 2016

Previous winners

AC Léopards (Dolisie)

AC Léopards (Dolisie)

AC Léopards (Dolisie)

AS Otohô (Oyo)

AS Otohô (Oyo)

AS Otohô (Oyo)

AS Otohô (Oyo)

AS Otohô (Oyo)

Performance by clubs

ClubWinners
Étoile du Congo11
CSM Diables Noirs7
CARA Brazzaville6
AS Otôho6
AC Léopards4
Inter Club2
Munisport2
Patronage Sainte-Anne2
AS Police2
Saint Michel d'Ouenzé2
Vita Club Mokanda (includes Victoria Club Mokanda)2
AS Cheminots1
Kotoko MFOA1

Top goalscorers

Season Best scorersTeamGoals
2002 Police18
2004 Étoile du Congo 19
2007 Diables Noirs5
2008 Diables Noirs7
2009 Éric NiembaDiables Noirs 22
2023-24 Lendambi BonaventureJUK14

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Congo (Brazzaville) — List of Champions .