Papua New Guinea National Soccer League
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The KPHL National Soccer League, also known as the Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited National Soccer League for sponsorship reasons,[1] is the men's top division of professional soccer in Papua New Guinea. It is a nationwide league formed in 2006 by Papua New Guinea Football Association.
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Organising body | Papua New Guinea Football Association |
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Founded | 2006; 18 years ago (2006) |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Confederation | OFC |
Number of teams | 30 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
International cup(s) | OFC Champions League |
Current champions | Hekari United |
Most championships | Hekari United (9 titles) |
TV partners | EMTV (selected matches) PNGFA (live streaming) |
Website | www |
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It replaced the Papua New Guinea National Club Championship as the country's major soccer competition.
The competition has been won by only two clubs. Hekari United won the first eight editions, while Lae City have won the rest. The two clubs have met in two Grand Finals, in 2015–16 and 2019, with Lae City winning both.[2]