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The organisation of football in Mali is structured around a hierarchical league system, allowing clubs to advance or regress based on their performances. This structure is divided into several levels, ranging from professional football to amateur football.
At the top of the hierarchy is the Première Division, which is the highest level of Malian football. It comprises 20 professional clubs that compete for the title of Mali Champion. The poorly ranked clubs at the end of the season are relegated to the Second Division, which also includes a number of clubs. The top clubs from the Second Division are promoted to the Première Division at the end of each season.
The Second Division, the second level of Malian football, is made up of semi-professional and amateur clubs. The high-performing clubs at this level have the opportunity to move up to the Première Division, while the poorly ranked clubs can be relegated to a lower level.
Beyond the Second Division, the system continues with regional and local divisions, highlighting the depth and richness of Malian football at all levels of competition.
The lower levels are made up of regional and local leagues, which are organised by the various regional football federations. These leagues provide amateur clubs and young talents with the opportunity to participate in organised competitions and progress through the Malian football league system.
