Manipur State League
Football league
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The Manipur State League is a state-level football league in Manipur, India. It has been organised since 2006 by the All Manipur Football Association.[1] It was the highest state league until the 2022–23 season, when the champions of Manipur Premier League was given the spot for promotion to I-League 3.[2]
| Organising body | All Manipur Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Country | India |
| Number of clubs | 17 |
| Domestic cup | Churachand Singh Trophy |
| Current champions | KLASA (2nd title) |
| Most championships | NISA (5 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Impact TV (YouTube) |
| Current: 2025–26 | |
History
League structure
Teams
2025–26 season
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Eastern Sporting Union (ESU) | Imphal |
| United Sports Association (USA) | Khurai, Imphal East |
| North Eastern Sporting Union (NESU) | Khurai, Imphal East |
| FC Raengdai | Noney |
| Youth Organisation Sporting Club (YOSC) | Khurai, Imphal East |
| Rahee United Club | Kamjong |
| Nambul Mapal Athletic & Cultural Organisation (NACO) | Nambul Mapal, Imphal West |
| XI Star Sporting Union | Akampat, Imphal |
| NMFA | Salam, Imphal West |
| TRAU | Imphal |
| Milan FA | Keibi, Imphal East |
| Youth Development Organisation (YDO) | Konjeng Leikai, Imphal |
| Imphal FA | Lamphelpat, Imphal West |
| UPAA | Kyamgei, Imphal West |
| FC Kumbi | Moirang, Bishnupur |
| Social Development Club | Samurou, Imphal West |
| NEROCA | Imphal |
| Sainik FC | Sagolband, Imphal West |
| TRUGPU | Nambol, Bishnupur |
| Manipur Police SC | Imphal |
| Pathap FC | Thoubal |
| Utlou FC | Utlou, Bishnupur |
| Elite FA | Porompat, Imphal East |
| FC Lamjao | Lamjao, Kakching |
Prize money
Prize money for 10th Manipur State League:
| Purse | |
|---|---|
| Champions | ₹2 lakh (US$2,412) |
| Runners-up | ₹1.5 lakh (US$1,809) |
| Top scorer | ₹20,000 (US$210) |
Champions
| Ed. | Years | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2006 | TRAU, Kwakeithel | [7] |
| 2nd | 2007 | NISA, Thangmeiband | [8] |
| 3rd | 2008 | NISA, Thangmeiband | [9] |
| 4th | 2009 | NISA, Thangmeiband | [10] |
| 5th | 2010 | TRAU, Kwakeithel | |
| 6th | 2011 | NISA, Thangmeiband | [11][12] |
| 7th | 2012 | Southern Sporting Union, Singjamei | [13] |
| 8th | 2013 | NISA, Thangmeiband | [14] |
| 9th | 2014 | NEROCA, Sangakpham | [15] |
| 10th | 2015 | Anouba Imagi Mangal, Khabam Lamkhai | [16][17][18] |
| 11th | 2016 | NEROCA, Sangakpham | [19][20] |
| 12th | 2017 | League abandoned | [21] |
| 13th | 2019 | League abandoned | [22] |
| 14th | 2021 | KLASA, Keinou | [22] |
| 15th | 2022–23 | KLASA, Keinou | [23] |
| 16th | 2023–24 | NISA, Thangmeiband | [24] |
| 17th | 2024–25 | Young Physique’s Union, Lalambung | [25] |
| 18th | 2025–26 |
Player awards
Top scorer
| Season | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Offor Emeka Christian[17][26] |
NEROCA F.C. | 10 |
Best player
| Season | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Seikhohau Tuboi[17] |
F.C. Zalen |
Fair play trophy
| Season | Club |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Anouba Imagi Mangal[17] |