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Football in Seychelles

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Football in Seychelles
CountrySeychelles
Governing bodySeychelles Football Federation
National team(s)national football team
Club competitions
International competitions

The sport of football in the Seychelles is run by the Seychelles Football Federation established in 1979.[1] The association administers the national football team, as well as the Premier League.[2]

Football is the most popular sport in the Seychelles. The nation's domestic football structure includes the Seychelles First Division, as well as other local leagues and cup competitions such as the Seychelles FA Cup and President’s Cup.[3] Saint Louis FC is the most successful club, having won the league multiple times. The league has ten clubs in the first division and additional teams in the lower divisions.[3]

League system

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Level League(s)/Division(s)
1 Barclays League Division One
10 clubs
↓↑ 1-2 clubs
2 Barclays League Division Two
8 clubs
↓↑ 1-2 clubs
3 Barclays League Division Three
10 clubs

Football stadiums in Seychelles

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Stadium Capacity City Tenants Image
Stad Linite 10,000 Victoria Seychelles national football team

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Steve Vickers (2003-04-07). "BBC SPORT | Football | African | Seychelles aiming high". BBC News. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  2. ^ Mungazi, Farayi (2013-07-10). "BBC Sport - Seychelles: A long road to improvement". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  3. ^ a b "Spectacular Seychelles' footballing passion".
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