2011 Mauritian League
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The 2011 Mauritian League (also known as Barclays League for sponsorship reasons) was the sixty-seventh season of the Mauritian League since its establishment in 1935. The 2011 fixtures were released in February 2011. The season began on 26 February 2011, and concluded on 26 June 2011. ASPL 2000
won the 2011 Mauritian League, winning their 5th title, their first since 2005.
Due to the preparation of the Mauritius national football team
for the 2011 edition of the Indian Ocean Games
, the season was shortened. From the 14 teams originally competing (Etoile de L'Ouest was later removed from the league, see Controversies), the top eight qualified for a new professional league, named the Super League, beginning play after the conclusion of the Indian Ocean Island Games sometime in 2012. The rest of the teams will be placed into the new Premier Division, which will start play at the same time. Centre Technique National François-Blaquart are not subject to promotion or relegation. The restructuring of the Mauritian league system was done in an attempt to further professionalize Mauritian football.
To compete in the league, teams have to have either a club house or a room equipped with telephone, fax, and/or e-mail with a full time administrative secretary. They must also have a permanent training ground, preferably equipped with projectors. The team must have at least 12 players signed to a professional contract, and each team must have a U-20 youth team. The MFA will also require that teams hire a qualified coach, holding at least a C license, a doctor and a physio.
The allocation fees for each team also increased. 1,000,000 rupees
were allocated to each team.
A total of fourteen teams competed in the league this year, including twelve sides from the 2010 Mauritian League
and two promoted teams from the 2010 National Second Division. Late into the season, Etoile de L'Ouest was removed from the league (see Controversies).
U.S. Bassin-Beau/Rose Hill were relegated to their regional league. Cercle de Joachim and U.S. Highlands were promoted to the Mauritian league.
eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
(Replay)
(AWD)
beat AS Rivière du Rempart
2–0, ASRR accused ASPL 2000 of fielding an ineligible player, Jonathan Ernest, due to yellow card accumulation. The MFA
looked into the matter, and ruled in favor of ASRR, suspending Ernest for two weeks and forcing the game to be replayed in May. ASPL 2000 won that game as well 1 – 0.
On 8 June 2011, after a game in which Petite Rivière Noire SC
beat ASPL 2000
2–1, ASPL 2000 accused Petite Rivière Noire of fielding an ineligible player, Stéphane Badul, due to yellow card accumulation. Ironically, ASPL 2000 had been accused of the same thing two months prior. The MFA
once again looked into the case, and once again ruled in favor of the accuser. This time, however, the punishment was much harsher, as they suspended Badul for six months (putting his chances of representing Mauritius in the 2011 IOG in the air) and fining Petite Rivière Noire 3000 rupees. ASPL 2000 was also awarded the game 3–0. Petite Rivière Noire expressed outrage at how harsh the penalty was, while the Ernest incident resulted in far less consequences. After this case, the MFA agreed to look back into the Ernest case, which was very similar but much more lenient on the accused.
On 22 June 2011, after a meeting was held by the National Managing Committee of the MFA
, it was determined that Etoile de L'Ouest SC was not fit to compete in the Mauritian League after losing by wide margins in the previous few games and being very unprofessional, which included fielding only 8 players in one game. With immediate effect, the team was removed from the league and all games that the team played were nullified.
and Petite Rivière Noire SC
.
AS Port-Louis 2000
AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade St. François Xavier AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian...
won the 2011 Mauritian League, winning their 5th title, their first since 2005.
Due to the preparation of the Mauritius national football team
Mauritius national football team
The Mauritius national football team, nicknamed Club M, is the national team of Mauritius and is controlled by the Mauritius Football Association.-Early years:...
for the 2011 edition of the Indian Ocean Games
Indian Ocean Games
The men's association football tournament at the Indian Ocean Island Games which is organised every 4 years for the Islands in the Indian Ocean....
, the season was shortened. From the 14 teams originally competing (Etoile de L'Ouest was later removed from the league, see Controversies), the top eight qualified for a new professional league, named the Super League, beginning play after the conclusion of the Indian Ocean Island Games sometime in 2012. The rest of the teams will be placed into the new Premier Division, which will start play at the same time. Centre Technique National François-Blaquart are not subject to promotion or relegation. The restructuring of the Mauritian league system was done in an attempt to further professionalize Mauritian football.
Rule changes
The league introduced a cap on the number of foreign players in a squad. From this season onwards, clubs will have to declare a squad of no more than three players of foreign origin, in an attempt to encourage the growth of Mauritian footballers. The league now also uses CD Narsil technologies to record transfers. This is in compliance with mandates issued by FIFA.To compete in the league, teams have to have either a club house or a room equipped with telephone, fax, and/or e-mail with a full time administrative secretary. They must also have a permanent training ground, preferably equipped with projectors. The team must have at least 12 players signed to a professional contract, and each team must have a U-20 youth team. The MFA will also require that teams hire a qualified coach, holding at least a C license, a doctor and a physio.
The allocation fees for each team also increased. 1,000,000 rupees
Mauritian rupee
The rupee is the currency of Mauritius.It is theoretically divided into 100 cents; however, as at October 2011, only 5 and 20 cent coins, are currently in circulation, the latest mintage of these two coins was in 2010. A Half Rupee coin is also in circulation.-History:The rupee was established by...
were allocated to each team.
Teams
All of the Mauritian League teams submitted their squads on the 31 January 2011 deadline.A total of fourteen teams competed in the league this year, including twelve sides from the 2010 Mauritian League
2010 Mauritian League
The 2010 Mauritian League season saw Pamplemousses SC become champions for the second time in their history and US Beau-Bassin/Rose Hill were relegated that season.-League table:-References:...
and two promoted teams from the 2010 National Second Division. Late into the season, Etoile de L'Ouest was removed from the league (see Controversies).
U.S. Bassin-Beau/Rose Hill were relegated to their regional league. Cercle de Joachim and U.S. Highlands were promoted to the Mauritian league.
Stadia and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Stadium capacity |
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| AS Port-Louis 2000 AS Port-Louis 2000 AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade St. François Xavier AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian... |
Port Louis Port Louis -Economy:The economy is dominated by its port, which handles Mauritius' international trade. The port was founded by the French who preferred Port Louis as the City is shielded by the Port Louis/Moka mountain range. It is the largest container handling facility in the Indian Ocean and can... |
Stade St. François Xavier | |
| AS Rivière du Rempart AS Rivière du Rempart AS Rivière du Rempart is a Mauritian football club based in Mapou, Rivière du Rempart District. They play in the Barclays League, the top division in Mauritian football.They have never won the league or any dometic cups.-Ground:... |
Mapou Mapou For the tree of the same name see MatipoMapou is a village in the northern part of the island of Mauritius. It serves the district capital of Rivière du Rempart. The island are linked with the coastal road as well as a road to Triolet and Port Louis. the village also has a post office, a primary... |
Stade Anjalay Stade Anjalay Stade Anjalay is a multi-use stadium in Belle Vue, Pamplemousses District, Mauritius. At present, it is used mostly for football matches. The parking area of the stadium is used for car racing and motorcycle racing. The stadium holds 15,000 and was renovated in 2003 for a cost of 35 million rupees.... |
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| AS de Vacoas-Phoenix AS de Vacoas-Phoenix AS de Vacoas-Phoenix is a Mauritian football club based in Vacoas-Phoenix. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade George V , located in Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems District... |
Vacoas-Phoenix | Stade George V Stade George V George V Stadium is a football stadium in Curepipe, Mauritius. The stadium holds 6,200 people.- History :The construction of the George V Stadium started in 1954 and the stadium was ready in 1955. In 2003, the old stadium was demolished and the new stadium was built the same year... |
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| Centre Technique National François-Blaquart | Trianon | MFA Headquarters | |
| Cercle de Joachim SC | Curepipe Curepipe Curepipe is a town centrally situated in Mauritius, an island country in the southwest Indian Ocean. It is second in size and importance to Port Louis, the capital.... |
Stade George V | |
| Curepipe Starlight SC Curepipe Starlight SC Curepipe Starlight SC is a Mauritian football club based in Curepipe. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.They won the league for the first time in 2007 and thus qualified for the CAF Champions League 2008... |
Curepipe | Stade George V | |
| Entente Boulet Rouge | Centre de Flacq Centre de Flacq Centre de Flacq is a town and the capital of the district of Flacq in east-central Mauritius. It is located at an altitude of 154 feet . Flacq is connected to the road that links with the capital city of Port Louis and provides access to the coastal road... |
Stade Auguste Vollaire Stade Auguste Vollaire Stade Auguste Vollaire is a multi-use stadium in Centre de Flacq, Flacq District, Mauritius. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Faucon Flacq SC. The stadium holds 4,000 people.... |
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| Etoile de L'Ouest SC | Bambous | Stade Germain Comarmond Stade Germain Comarmond Stade Germain Comarmond is a multi-use stadium in Bambous, Black River district, Mauritius. It is currently used mostly for football and athletics matches. The stadium holds 5,000 people and was built in 2001. The venue hosted the 2006 African Championships in Athletics... |
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| Faucon Flacq SC Faucon Flacq SC Faucon Flacq SC is a Mauritian football club based in Flacq. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade Auguste Vollaire Faucon Flacq SC is a Mauritian football club based in Flacq. They play in the Mauritian League, the top... |
Centre de Flacq | Stade Auguste Vollaire | |
| Pamplemousses SC Pamplemousses SC Pamplemousses SC is a Mauritian football club based in Belle Vue. They play in the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade Anjalay Pamplemousses SC (literally, Grapefruit SC) is a Mauritian football club based in Belle Vue. They play in the top division in Mauritian... |
Belle Vue Belle Vue -Placenames:*Belle Vue, Bradford, a district of Bradford, England*Belle Vue, County Durham, an area of Hartlepool, England*Belle Vue, Cumbria, a district of Carlisle, England*Belle Vue, Greater Manchester, an area of Manchester, England... |
Stade Anjalay | |
| Petite Rivière Noire SC Petite Rivière Noire SC Petite Rivière Noire SC is a Mauritian football club based in Tamarin. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.They won the domestic cup title for the first time in 2007, thus qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup 2008.... |
Petite Rivière Noire | Stade Germain Comarmond | |
| Pointe-aux-Sables Mates | Pointe-aux-Sables | Stade Sir Gaëtan Duval | |
| Savanne SC Savanne SC Savanne SC is a Mauritian football club based in Souillac, Savanne. They play in the Barclays League, the top division in Mauritian football.... |
Souillac Souillac, Mauritius Souillac is a village close to the southernmost point of the main island of Mauritius. It is the capital of Savanne district. It was named after the Vicomte de Souillac, the island's governor from 1779-1787.-History:... |
Stade Harry Latour Stade Harry Latour Stade Harry Latour is a multi-use stadium in Mahébourg, Grand Port District, Mauritius. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Savanne SC. The stadium holds 2,000 people. -External links:* at... |
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| US Highlands | Highlands | Stade Quartier Militaire |
Personnel
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager | Captain |
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| AS Port-Louis 2000 |  |
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| AS Rivière du Rempart | |
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| AS de Vacoas-Phoenix | |
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| Centre Technique National François-Blaquart | |
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| Cercle de Joachim SC | |
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| Curepipe Starlight SC | |
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| Entente Boulet Rouge | |
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| Etoile de L'Ouest SC | |
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| Faucon Flacq SC | |
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| Pamplemousses SC | |
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| Petite Rivière Noire SC | |
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| Pointe-aux-Sables Mates | |
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| Savanne SC | |
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| US Highlands | |
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Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curepipe Starlight | Rajesh Gunesh |
Resigned | 19 January 2011 | Pre-season | Sarjoo Gowreesunkur Sarjoo Gowreesunkur Sarjoo Gowreesunkur was the Mauritius national football team coach in 1996 and 2006. He has also been a player and coach of Sunrise Flacq United in the 90s. He resigned from the position coach in August 2007 following the poor performance of the national team during the Indian Ocean Games. He was... |
19 January 2011 |
| Etoile de L'Ouest | Curtis Calambé |
Resigned | 29 January 2011 | Pre-season | Dominique Fortuné Patrick Édouard |
29 January 2011 |
| Cercle de Joachim | Sydney Caëtane |
Resigned | 14 April 2011 | 7th | Jean-Marc Chaton Deoduth Beekhun |
14 April 2011 |
League table
- 1st to 8th qualify for the new Super League, beginning play in 2012
- 9th to 14th will compete in the new National 1st Division, beginning play in 2012 as well
- Centre Technique National François-Blaquart is not subject to promotion/relegation
- Results for all teams against Etoile de L'Ouest were nullified after the latter was removed from the league by the MFAMauritius Football AssociationThe Mauritius Football Association is the governing body of football in Mauritius. It was founded in 1952, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. The association was formerly known as the Mauritius Sports Association but renamed to Mauritius Football Association in 1984 through the...
(see Controversies) - As champions, AS Port-Louis 2000AS Port-Louis 2000AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade St. François Xavier AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian...
is eligible to play in the 2012 CAF Champions League2012 CAF Champions LeagueThe 2012 CAF Champions League will be the 48th edition of Africa's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football , and the 16th edition under the current CAF Champions League format...
if they choose to enter.
Results
Before Etoile de L'Ouest were removed from the league, each team was to play 13 games, for a total of 91 games. After Etoile de L'Ouest was removed, each team ended up playing a total of 12 games for a total of 78 games. All results involving Etoile de L'Ouest were nullified in relation to final standings.(Replay)
(AWD)
Controversies
On 5 March 2011, after a game in which ASPL 2000AS Port-Louis 2000
AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade St. François Xavier AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian...
beat AS Rivière du Rempart
AS Rivière du Rempart
AS Rivière du Rempart is a Mauritian football club based in Mapou, Rivière du Rempart District. They play in the Barclays League, the top division in Mauritian football.They have never won the league or any dometic cups.-Ground:...
2–0, ASRR accused ASPL 2000 of fielding an ineligible player, Jonathan Ernest, due to yellow card accumulation. The MFA
Mauritius Football Association
The Mauritius Football Association is the governing body of football in Mauritius. It was founded in 1952, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. The association was formerly known as the Mauritius Sports Association but renamed to Mauritius Football Association in 1984 through the...
looked into the matter, and ruled in favor of ASRR, suspending Ernest for two weeks and forcing the game to be replayed in May. ASPL 2000 won that game as well 1 – 0.
On 8 June 2011, after a game in which Petite Rivière Noire SC
Petite Rivière Noire SC
Petite Rivière Noire SC is a Mauritian football club based in Tamarin. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.They won the domestic cup title for the first time in 2007, thus qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup 2008....
beat ASPL 2000
AS Port-Louis 2000
AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade St. François Xavier AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian...
2–1, ASPL 2000 accused Petite Rivière Noire of fielding an ineligible player, Stéphane Badul, due to yellow card accumulation. Ironically, ASPL 2000 had been accused of the same thing two months prior. The MFA
Mauritius Football Association
The Mauritius Football Association is the governing body of football in Mauritius. It was founded in 1952, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. The association was formerly known as the Mauritius Sports Association but renamed to Mauritius Football Association in 1984 through the...
once again looked into the case, and once again ruled in favor of the accuser. This time, however, the punishment was much harsher, as they suspended Badul for six months (putting his chances of representing Mauritius in the 2011 IOG in the air) and fining Petite Rivière Noire 3000 rupees. ASPL 2000 was also awarded the game 3–0. Petite Rivière Noire expressed outrage at how harsh the penalty was, while the Ernest incident resulted in far less consequences. After this case, the MFA agreed to look back into the Ernest case, which was very similar but much more lenient on the accused.
On 22 June 2011, after a meeting was held by the National Managing Committee of the MFA
Mauritius Football Association
The Mauritius Football Association is the governing body of football in Mauritius. It was founded in 1952, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. The association was formerly known as the Mauritius Sports Association but renamed to Mauritius Football Association in 1984 through the...
, it was determined that Etoile de L'Ouest SC was not fit to compete in the Mauritian League after losing by wide margins in the previous few games and being very unprofessional, which included fielding only 8 players in one game. With immediate effect, the team was removed from the league and all games that the team played were nullified.
Republic Cup
On 13 March 2011, the Republic Cup was played between Pamplemousses SCPamplemousses SC
Pamplemousses SC is a Mauritian football club based in Belle Vue. They play in the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade Anjalay Pamplemousses SC (literally, Grapefruit SC) is a Mauritian football club based in Belle Vue. They play in the top division in Mauritian...
and Petite Rivière Noire SC
Petite Rivière Noire SC
Petite Rivière Noire SC is a Mauritian football club based in Tamarin. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.They won the domestic cup title for the first time in 2007, thus qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup 2008....
.