Football in Guinea-Bissau
Encyclopedia
The sport
of football
in the country of Guinea-Bissau
is run by the Federação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau
. The association administers the national football team
, as well as the national league
.
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
of football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
in the country of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west....
is run by the Federação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau
Federação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau
The Federação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau is the governing body of football in Guinea-Bissau. It was founded in 1974, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1986. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:...
. The association administers the national football team
Guinea-Bissau national football team
The Guinea-Bissau national football team is the national team of Guinea-Bissau and is controlled by the Federação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau. They are a member of the CAF...
, as well as the national league
Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau
The Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau is the highest division in football in Guinea-Bissau. The league was formed in 1975.-Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau - Clubs 2008/2009:*Clube de Futebol "Os Balantas" [Oio]*Desportivo de Gabú...
.