Founded | 1975 |
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Country | Rwanda |
Confederation | CAF |
Number of teams | 16 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Second Division |
Domestic cup(s) | Rwandan Cup |
International cup(s) |
Champions League Confederation Cup |
Current champions |
Rayon Sports (8th title) (2016–17) |
Most championships | APR (16 titles) |
2016-17 season |
The Rwanda National Football League is the highest division of football in Rwanda. The league was formed in 1975. It was known as the Primus National Football League in 2004 and from 2009–10 to 2012–13, after which sponsorship was taken over by Turbo King. The league was renamed the Azam Rwanda Premier League for the 2015–16 season after Tanzanian television broadcasters Azam TV were announced as sponsors in a deal worth US$ 2.35 million.