Myanmar National League 2016
| Myanmar National League 2016 | |
| master | Yadanarbon FC |
| Champions League qualification |
Yadanarbon FC |
| AFC Cup | Yadanarbon FC |
| AFC Cup qualification | Magwe FC |
| Cup winners | Magwe FC |
| Relegated |
Southern Myanmar FC Horizon FC |
| Teams | 12 |
| Games | 132 |
| Gates | 360 (ø 2.73 per game) |
| Top scorer |
 Win Naing Soe Keith Nah Kyaw Ko Ko
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| ← 2015
2017 →
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MNL-2 2016 ↓
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The Myanmar National League 2016 was the ninth season of the highest Myanmar soccer league since its official introduction in 2009. The season began on January 9, 2016 with the first matchday and ended on August 21, 2016 with the 22nd matchday. Defending champion was Yangon United .
The champions will qualify for the first qualifying round of the 2017 AFC Champions League . In addition, the winner of General Aung San Shield will take part in the AFC Cup 2017 . The two worst teams of the season are relegated to the MNL-2 .
Teams
- Promoted from MNL-2
- Relegated after the 2015 season
- renaming
- Kanbawza FC at Shan United
| team | Location | Stadion | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayeyawady United | Pathein | Ayar Stadium | 6000 |
| Chin United | Hakha | Wammathu Maung Stadium | 4000 |
| Hanthawaddy United | Bago | Taungoo Stadium | 4000 |
| Horizon FC | Rangoon | Horizon Stadium | N / A |
| Magwe FC | Magwe | Magway Stadium | 3000 |
| Rakhine United | Sittwe | Weithali Stadium | 5000 |
| Shan United | Taunggyi | Taunggyi Stadium | 7000 |
| Southern Myanmar FC | Mawlamyaing | Ramanya Stadium | 15,000 |
| Yadanarbon FC | Mandalay | Bahtoo Stadium | 17,000 |
| Yangon United | Rangoon | Yangon United Sports Complex | 3500 |
| Zayar Shwe Myay FC | Monywa | Monywa Stadium | 5000 |
| Zwekapin United | Hpa-an | Hpa-An Stadium | 3000 |
staff
| team | Trainer | Team captain |
|---|---|---|
| Ayeyawady United |
Kyaw Lwin
|
Min Min Thu
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| Chin United |
Soe Thein
|
Chit Su Moe
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| Hanthawaddy United |
Ngwe Tun
|
Aung Zaw
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| Horizon FC |
 Erdinç Pala
|
Nyi Nyi Tun
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| Magwe FC |
Kyi Lwin
|
Soe Min Naing
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| Rakhine United |
Aung Zaw Myo
|
 Andrey Coutinho
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| Shan United |
Soe Myat Min
|
Win Min Htut
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| Southern Myanmar FC |
Mya Lwin
|
Pyae Phyo Aung
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| Yadanarbon FC |
 René Desaeyere
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Yan Paing
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| Yangon United |
Myo Min Tun
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Khin Maung Lwin
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| Zayar Shwe Myay FC |
 Fabiano Jose Costa Flora
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 Victor Coto Ortega
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| Zwekapin United |
Aung Min Oo
|
Junior
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Foreign players
| team | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | AFC players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayeyawady United |
 Abubakari Yakubu
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Hanson Samuel
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 Christopher Chizoba
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Nishihara Takumu
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| Chin United |
Sackie Teah Doe
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Morris Joshua Papuchu
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Anderson Ebimo West
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| Hanthawaddy United |
 Bamba Gaoussou
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Melvin George
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| Horizon FC |
Martin P. Karndu
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Ernest Ekici
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Idoko Sunday Matthew
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| Magwe FC |
 Sekou Sylla
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 Ronald Djam Kufoin
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Michael Falcon
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| Shan United |
Djawa Maximin
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Gustavo
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 Patrick Kanyuka
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| Southern Myanmar FC |
Doumbouya Ibrahima
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Ijezie Michael
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Eze Chika Philip
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| Rakhine United |
Ndongo Philippe
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Andrey Coutinho
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Atapa Kazeem Adeolu
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 Brima Kamara
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| Yadanarbon FC |
Keith Nah
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Kekere Moukailou
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Williams
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 Keisuke Ogawa
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| Yangon United |
Adilson
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Luiz Fernando
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Marcelo Fernandes
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Kunihiro Yamashita
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| Zayar Shwe Myay FC |
Ouattara Ibrahim
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Víctor Coto
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Marcinho
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 Dedi Gusmawan
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| Zwekapin United |
Junior
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Patrick Asare
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Clarke Clifford
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Ken Matsumoto
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Closing table
| Pl. | society | Sp. | S. | U | N | Gates | Diff. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Yadanarbon FC | 22nd | 17th | 3 | 2 | 52:18 | +34 | 54 |
| 2. | Yangon United (M) | 22nd | 12 | 4th | 6th | 43:25 | +18 | 40 |
| 3. | Magwe FC | 22nd | 11 | 6th | 5 | 32:23 | +9 | 39 |
| 4th | Ayeyawady United (P) | 22nd | 10 | 7th | 5 | 40:29 | +11 | 37 |
| 5. | Shan United | 22nd | 9 | 9 | 4th | 32:13 | +19 | 36 |
| 6th | Zayar Shwe Myay FC | 22nd | 9 | 7th | 6th | 29:24 | +5 | 34 |
| 7th | Hanthawaddy United | 22nd | 8th | 6th | 8th | 31:32 | −1 | 30th |
| 8th. | Zwekapin United | 22nd | 8th | 4th | 10 | 29:26 | +3 | 28 |
| 9. | Chin United | 22nd | 6th | 6th | 10 | 21:37 | −16 | 24 |
| 10. | Rakhine United | 22nd | 3 | 9 | 10 | 19:29 | −10 | 18th |
| 11. | Southern Myanmar FC (N) | 22nd | 3 | 5 | 14th | 14:46 | −32 | 14th |
| 12. | Horizon FC (N) | 22nd | 1 | 4th | 17th | 19:59 | −40 | 7th |
| At the end of the 2016 season: | |
| Myanmar champions and participation in the first qualifying round for the 2017 AFC Champions League: Yadanarbon FC | |
| Winner General Aung San Shield and participation in the AFC Cup 2017 : Magwe FC | |
| Relegation to MNL-2 2017: Southern Myanmar FC & Horizon FC | |
| At the end of the 2015 season: | |
| (M) | Reigning Champion : Yangon United |
| (P) | Reigning cup winner : Ayeyawady United |
| (N) | Newcomers from MNL-2 2015: Southern Myanmar FC & Horizon FC |
List of goalscorers
| Space. | player | team | Gates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Win Naing Soe
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Yadanarbon FC | 16 |
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Keith Nah
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Yadanarbon FC | ||
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Christopher Chizoba
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Ayeyawady United | ||
| 4th |
Kyaw Ko Ko
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Yangon United | 13 |
| 5. |
Andrey Coutinho
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Rakhine United | 10 |
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Bamba Gaoussou
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Hanthawaddy United | ||
| 7th |
Sekou Sylla
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Magwe FC | 9 |
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Soe Min Oo
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Shan United | ||
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Adilson
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Yangon United | ||
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Nishihara Takuma
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Ayeyawady United | ||
| 11. |
Aung Thu
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Yadanarbon FC | 8th |
| 12. |
Ivan
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Hanthawaddy United | 7th |
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Víctor Coto Ortega
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Zayar Shwe Myay FC | ||
 Ken
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Zwekapin United | ||
| 15th |
Aung Kyaw Naing
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Ayeyawady United | 6th |
White vest (clean sheets)
| Space. | player | team | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Thiha Sithu
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Shan United | 10 |
| 2. |
Yan Aung Lin
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Yadanarbon FC | 7th |
| 3. |
Van Lal Hruaia
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Ayeyawady United | 6th |
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Mung Htoi Aung
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Chin United | ||
| 5. |
Tay Tsar Aung
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Zayar Shwe Myay FC | 5 |
Awards
Trainer of the month
| month | Surname | team |
|---|---|---|
| January |
Ngwe Tun
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Hanthawaddy United |
| February |
 Marjan Sekulovski
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Yangon United |
| March |
René Desaeyere
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Yadanarbon FC |
| June |
René Desaeyere
|
Yadanarbon FC |
| July |
U Kyi Lwin
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Magwe FC |
| August |
Myo Min Tun
|
Yangon United |
Player of the month
| month | Surname | team |
|---|---|---|
| January |
Maung Maung Lwin
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Hanthawaddy United |
| February |
Keith Nah
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Yadanarbon FC |
| March |
Keith Nah
|
Yadanarbon FC |
| June |
Marcinho
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Zayar Shwe Myay FC |
| July |
Kyaw Ko Ko
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Yangon United |
| August |
Win Naing Soe
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Yadanarbon FC |
Suppliers and sponsors
| team | Outfitter | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Ayeyawady United | Grand Sport | |
| Chin United | Adidas | |
| Hanthawaddy United | FBT | |
| Horizon FC | Cadenza | Horizon Int'l School |
| Magwe FC | Grand Sport | |
| Rakhine United | Private label | Up energy drink |
| Shan United | Grand Sport | Scania |
| Southern Myanmar FC | Adidas | Yuzana Group |
| Yadanarbon FC | FBT | Alpine |
| Yangon United | Grand Sport | First National Insurance |
| Zayar Shwe Myay FC | Grand Sport | |
| Zwekapin United | Private label | Htay Group |
Web links
- Official Website of the Myanmar National League (Burmese)
- 2016 season at Soccerway.com
- Season 2016 at RSSSF .com