LFA First Division facts for kids
| Founded | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Liberia |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | LFA- Orange Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Petro Trade Cup |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | Watanga (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Mighty Barrolle (13 titles) Invincible Eleven (13 titles) |
| Website | (archived) |
The Liberian First Division is the top football league in Liberia. It's also called the Orange First Division because of its sponsor. This exciting league started way back in 1956. Almost all the winning teams have been from Monrovia, the capital city. Two teams, Mighty Barrolle and Invincible Eleven, have won the most championships. The Liberia Football Association organizes all the games. It used to be called the Orange Premier League in 2010, and now it's known as the LFA-Orange First Division League.
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Sponsorship Deals
How the League Gets Support
The Liberian First Division gets support from companies. This helps the league run smoothly.
In March 2010, a company called Cellcom GSM signed a deal. They agreed to sponsor the league for three years. This deal lasted until the end of the 2012–13 season. Cellcom GSM is a phone company in Liberia and Guinea.
Later, in October 2013, Cellcom GSM and the Liberia Football Association made a new deal. They extended their sponsorship for another three years. This second deal ended after the 2015–16 season.
Teams in the League
Meet the Clubs
The Liberian First Division has many exciting teams. These teams play against each other to become champions. Here are the clubs that are part of the 2024–25 season. They are listed in alphabetical order.
| 2024–25 Club |
Location | Founded | 2023–24 Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Bea Mountain | Robertsport | 2014 | 2nd |
| Black Man Warrior | Monrovia | 2020 | 1st (SD) |
| Discoveries SA | Gardnersville | 2017 | 3rd (SD) |
| Freeport FC | Monrovia | 2011 | 11th |
| Global Pharma | Monrovia | 2022 | 7th |
| Heaven Eleven | Yekepa | 2011 | 5th |
| Invincible Eleven | Monrovia | 1943 | 9th |
| FC Kallon-Liberia | Paynesville | 2002 | 10th |
| LISCR FC | Monrovia | 1995 | 3rd |
| LPRC Oilers | Monrovia | 1975 | 8th |
| Mighty Barrolle | Monrovia | 1956 | 4th |
| Paynesville FC | Paynesville | 2013 | 6th |
| Shaita FC | Careysburg | 2017 | 2nd (SD) |
| Watanga FC | Paynesville | 1997 | 1st |
Past Champions
Who Won the League?
Many different teams have won the Liberian First Division over the years. Here is a list of all the champions since the league began in 1956. Some years, the league was not held or not finished.
| Years | Champions |
| 1956-1962 | Unknown |
| 1963 | Invincible Eleven (1) |
| 1964 | Invincible Eleven (2) |
| 1965 | Invincible Eleven (3) |
| 1966 | Invincible Eleven (4) |
| 1967 | Mighty Barrolle (1) |
| 1968 | Not held |
| 1969 | Not finished |
| 1970 | Not held |
| 1971 | Not held |
| 1972 | Mighty Barrolle (2) |
| 1973 | Mighty Barrolle (3) |
| 1974 | Mighty Barrolle (4) |
| 1975 | Not held |
| 1976 | Saint Joseph Warriors (1) |
| 1977 | Not held |
| 1978 | Saint Joseph Warriors (2) |
| 1979 | Saint Joseph Warriors (3) |
| 1980 | Invincible Eleven (5) |
| 1981 | Invincible Eleven (6) |
| 1982 | Not held |
| 1983 | Invincible Eleven (7) |
| 1984 | Invincible Eleven (8) |
| 1985 | Invincible Eleven (9) |
| 1986 | Mighty Barrolle (5) |
| 1987 | Invincible Eleven (10) |
| 1988 | Mighty Barrolle (6) |
| 1989 | Mighty Barrolle (7) |
| 1990 | Not held |
| 1991 | LPRC Oilers (1) |
| 1992 | LPRC Oilers (2) |
| 1993 | Mighty Barrolle (8) |
| 1994 | NPA Anchors (1) |
| 1995 | Mighty Barrolle (9) |
| 1996 | Junior Professional (1) |
| 1997 | Invincible Eleven (11) |
| 1998 | Invincible Eleven (12) |
| 1999 | LPRC Oilers (3) |
| 2000–01 | Mighty Barrolle (10) |
| 2002 | LPRC Oilers (4) |
| 2003 | Not finished due to civil war |
| 2004 | Mighty Barrolle (11) |
| 2005 | LPRC Oilers (5) |
| 2006 | Mighty Barrolle (12) |
| 2007 | Invincible Eleven (13) |
| 2008 | Monrovia Black Star (1) |
| 2009 | Mighty Barrolle (13) |
| 2010–11 | LISCR (1) |
| 2012 | LISCR (2) |
| 2012–13 | Barrack Young Controllers (1) |
| 2013–14 | Barrack Young Controllers (2) |
| 2015 | Nimba United (1) |
| 2016 | Barrack Young Controllers (3) |
| 2016–17 | LISCR (3) |
| 2018 | Barrack Young Controllers (4) |
| 2019 | LPRC Oilers (6) |
| 2019–20 | Not finished due to Covid-19 |
| 2020–21 | LPRC Oilers (7) |
| 2021–22 | Watanga (1) |
| 2022–23 | LISCR (4) |
| 2023–24 | Watanga (2) |
Top Teams in History
Most Successful Clubs
Some clubs have won the Liberian First Division many times. These teams are known for their strong performance and history in the league.
| Club | City | Titles | Last title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Barrolle | Monrovia | 13 | 2009 |
| Invincible Eleven | Monrovia | 13 | 2007 |
| LPRC Oilers | Monrovia | 7 | 2021 |
| Barrack Young Controllers | Monrovia | 4 | 2018 |
| LISCR | Monrovia | 4 | 2023 |
| Saint Joseph Warriors | Monrovia | 3 | 1979 |
| Watanga FC | Monrovia | 2 | 2024 |
| NPA Anchors | Monrovia | 1 | 1994 |
| Junior Professional | Monrovia | 1 | 1996 |
| Black Star | Monrovia | 1 | 2008 |
| Nimba United | Sanniquellie | 1 | 2015 |
Top Goal Scorers
Players Who Scored the Most Goals
Each season, players compete to score the most goals. This makes them the "top goal scorer" for that year. Here are some of the players who have achieved this honor.
| Year | Country | Best scorers | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Mariconino | LISCR | 23 | |
| 2011–12 | Dominic Jelateh | Fatu | 20 | |
| 2012–13 |  |
Mohammed Varney | LISCR | 15 |
| 2018 | |
Trokon Myers | BYC | 9 |
| 2020–21 | |
Augustine Otu | Watanga | 22 |
| 2021–22 |  |
Prince Sawoh | Nimba United | 14 |
| 2022–23 | |
Christopher Jackson | LISCR | 22 |
| 2023–24 | |
Clement Zubah | Mighty Barrolle | 23 |
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See also
In Spanish: Primera División de Liberia para niños
