Afghan Premier League
The Afghan Premier League, also known as Rahmani Foundation Afghan Premier League for sponsorship reasons, was a professional men's football league run by the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF). It was the country's primary competition for the sport. The competition commenced in September 2012. The league was contested by eight teams. Seasons usually ran from September to October followed by a finals series involving the top two highest-placed teams in each of the two tables of four teams. The national champion gained qualification into the continental competition. Most games were played at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium in Kabul.
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2020 |
| Replaced by | Afghanistan Champions League |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| International cup(s) | AFC Challenge League |
| Last champions | Shaheen Asmayee (5 titles) |
| Most championships | Shaheen Asmayee (5 titles) |
| TV partners | TOLO Lemar Eleven Sports YouTube (live streaming) |
| Website | afghanpremierleague |
Since the league's inaugural season, a total of three clubs were crowned Afghan Premier League champions. Shaheen Asmayee, won a record 5 premier league titles.