Congo Ligue 1
Congo Ligue 1 is the top division of the Congolese Football Federation, in the Republic of the Congo. It was created in 1961. The official name is Championnat National MTN for sponsorship reasons.
| Founded | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Coupe du Congo Super Coupe du Congo |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | AS Otôho (2022–23) |
| Most championships | Étoile du Congo (11) |
| Current: 2023–24 Congo Ligue 1 | |
Between 1961 and 1977 the championship was decided in a 3-team tournament between the regional champions of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and Niari. From 1978 to 1993, a nationwide league with 10 to 14 teams was played. From 1994 to 2008, the FECOFOOT reverted to a national play-off after the regional tournaments, with additional entries for the stronger leagues (Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire). In 2009, a nationwide league was reformed with 18 teams.
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