Myanmar National League

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Fixtures

DateRHome vs Away-
12/23 09:00 9 Spartak Ljig vs Yarmanya United FC View
12/23 09:30 9 Yadanarbon FC vs Ispe FC View
12/24 09:00 9 Yangon United FC vs Ayeyawady Utd View
12/24 09:30 9 Shan Utd vs Thitsar Arman FC View
12/25 09:00 9 Mahar United vs Dagon Port FC View
12/25 09:30 9 Hantharwady United vs Dagon Star United FC View
12/29 09:00 10 Ispe FC vs JJK View
12/29 09:30 10 Rakhine United vs Ayeyawady Utd View
12/30 09:00 10 Yadanarbon FC vs Dagon Star United FC View
12/30 09:30 10 Dagon Port FC vs Thitsar Arman FC View
12/31 09:00 10 Shan Utd vs Yangon United FC View
12/31 09:30 10 Mahar United vs Hantharwady United View

Results

Date R Home vs Away -
11/27 09:00 7 Yarmanya United FC vs Shan Utd 0-4
11/22 09:00 1 [8] Mahar United vs Shan Utd [2] 1-5
11/20 09:00 7 Yarmanya United FC vs Shan Utd PPT.
11/16 09:00 1 Mahar United vs Shan Utd PPT.
11/06 09:00 8 [5] Hantharwady United vs Shan Utd [4] 0-4
11/03 09:30 8 [6] Ispe FC vs Rakhine United [9] 4-1
11/03 09:00 8 [7] Ayeyawady Utd vs Mahar United [10] 1-2
11/02 09:30 8 Dagon Star United FC vs Yangon United FC View
11/02 09:30 8 Dagon Star United FC vs Yangon United FC 0-1
11/02 09:00 8 [3] Yadanarbon FC vs Dagon Port FC [11] 2-2
11/01 09:00 8 [8] Thitsar Arman FC vs Yarmanya United FC [12] 1-1
10/31 09:00 8 Hantharwady United vs Shan Utd PPT.

Myanmar National League (Burmese: မြန်မာနေရှင်နယ်လိဂ်) often referred to as MNL, is the highest level of the Myanmar football league system. Contested by 12 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the MNL-2. Seasons typically run from August to May, with each team playing 22 games.

History

Origins

In the past, professional football competition in Myanmar has only existed in a limited form. Premier leagues have been made up of Yangon-based clubs, most of which were affiliated with government ministries. It was only after 1996 when the Premier League (Burmese: ပထမတန်း) was relaunched as the Myanmar Premier League that non-government clubs were invited. Still, the league was based only in Yangon.

The Myanmar Football Federation sought approval from the government to launch a nationwide league in February 2008, and finally received permission to set up private clubs in December of the same year. Each club was permitted to sign at most five foreign players and one foreign coach. The government granted tax exemptions for an initial three-year period, while each club owner must provide a minimum initial investment of Ks 200 million. The investment covered costs such as salaries, transportation, and equipment, but does not include the club stadiums, which are all nationalized.

Myanmar League

In 2009, the league replaced the Myanmar Premier League with eight professional clubs representing different regions across the nation. On 16 May 2009, the league launched its inaugural two-month tournament, the Myanmar National League Cup 2009, in preparation for the first full season. Despite its national ambitions, the league held the MNL Cup 2009 matches in the country's two main stadiums in Yangon due to the lack of adequate facilities elsewhere. On 5 July 2009, Yadanabon FC defeated Yangon United FC in the MNL Cup final to become the first-ever MNL champion.

The league added three clubs for the 2010 season, and one more club joined for the 2011 season, bringing the total to twelve clubs. Two more clubs representing Chin and Shan states participated in the MNL season starting in January 2012.

The Myanmar National League (MNL) is the premier professional football competition in Myanmar, showcasing the country's top football talent and fostering competitive spirit across the nation. Established in 2010, the league features clubs from various regions of Myanmar competing annually for the prestigious title. Known for its passionate fan base and vibrant matches, the Myanmar National League plays a vital role in promoting football development, nurturing local players, and elevating Myanmar's presence in Asian football. The league operates with a format that includes regular season matches, culminating in playoffs and a championship final, making it a highly anticipated event in Myanmar's sporting calendar.