The 2005 Tuvalu A-Division (also known as the ''2005 National Provident Fund Championship League'') is the fifth season of

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competition in

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.Tuvalu – List of Champions
at rsssf.org The champions of the Tuvalu A-Division were

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.Tuvalu 2005
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is played at club and national team level. The

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draws from players in the Tuvalu A-Division; the national team competes in the Pacific Games and South Pacific Games. The national team is controlled by the

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(TNFA).

Tuvalu A-Division competition

The competition takes place at the 1,500-capacity

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, this is the only soccer field in Tuvalu. The football clubs are based on the communities of the 8 major

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, with the rivalry between these 8 teams being maintained by each having a ‘home’ island.

Standings

Top scorers

References

{{Tuvalu A-Division Tuvalu A-Division seasons

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