The MNL-2 is the second-tier
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league of
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. The official name is MNL-2 League. The inaugural season began in 2013.
History
The MNL-2 was founded in 2013 as part of MFF's effort to extend competitiveness into the nation's football system.
The league is played in a league cup format. After two rounds of competition, the top two teams compete each other for the final. The two finalists are promoted to the
MNL. The top four finishers from the league also qualify for the
MFF Cup. For the inaugural season in 2013, nine teams participated. Mawyawadi FC and Chin United were relegated from the MNL at the end of the 2012 season, while Myawady FC were promoted from the Amateur League. The 2015 MNL-2 winner was
Southern Myanmar and 1st runner-up was
Horizon FC. In the 2016 MNL-2 season, four new clubs were included. Three clubs will qualify to the MNL-2. In the 2018 MNL-2 season,
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included in competition.
In the 2023 MNL-2, Thitsar Arman become the title winner for the first time in their history.
Champions
Wins by club
2025 MNL-2 clubs
Prize money
* Champion:
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13,000,000
* Runner-up: Ks.10,000,000
* Third Place: Ks.7,000,000
Awards
Top scorers
References
External links
MNL-2Asean Football FederationMyanmar National LeagueSoccer Myanmar
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Second level football leagues in Asia
Sports leagues established in 2013