The 2012 Tuvalu A-Division (also known as the 2012 National Provident Fund Championship League) was the 12th season of top flight association football in Tuvalu. The Tuvalu A-Division season began on 4 February 2012 and finished on 17 March 2012. The champions were Nauti FC who won their seventh league title.
Football in Tuvalu is played at club and national team level. The Tuvalu national football team 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 Tuvalu National Football Association (TNFA).
Tuvalu A-Division competition The competition takes place at the 1,500-capacity Tuvalu Sports Ground in Funafuti, this is the only football field in Tuvalu. The football clubs are based on the communities of the 8 major islands of Tuvalu, with the rivalry between these 8 teams being maintained by each having a ‘home’ island.
Clubs
Club Island Lakena United A Nanumea Manu Laeva A Nukulaelae Nanumaga A Nanumanga Nauti A Funafuti Niutao A Niutao Nui A Nui Tamanuku A Nukufetau Tofaga A Vaitupu
Standings
Round 1
Round 2
1 Tamanuku win by default.
Round 3
Round 4
1 Nauti win by default.
Round 5
1 Manu Laeva win by default.
Round 6
1 Lakena United win by default.
Round 7
1 Nanumaga win by default.
Top goalscorers Pos.PlayerClubGoals1 Alopua Petoa Tofaga A102 Felo Feoto Tamanuku A5 Malakai Alesana Tofaga A
Awards
Best Player The best player for the tournament was Okilani Tinilau of FC Manu Laeva.
References
External links tnfa official website