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The potential for success from the representative of New Caledonia is strong, with their national teams consistently performing admirably. The pedigree of footballer that the country can produce is evident in the likes of Christian Karembeu, who was a vital player for the French team that won the FIFA World Cup in 1998 and the ever successful Real Madrid.
Only 2 clubs, AS Mont Dore and AS Magenta, have represented their country in the OFC Champions League. Both clubs have proven to be difficult opponents, in particular while entertaining their competition on their home turf.
AS MONT-DORE
2013 CLUB CHAMPION OF NEW CALEDONIA
New Caledonia has one of the largest economies in the South Pacific, with a GDP per capita slightly higher than New Zealand, though there is significant inequality in income distribution. Financial support from France is substantial, representing more than 15% of the GDP, and contributes to the health of the economy.
In 2007, exports from New Caledonia amounted to 2.11 billion US dollars, 96.3% of which were mineral products and alloys. The New Caledonian soil is rich and contains about 25% of the world’s nickel resources.
Football is one of the strongest sports in the country, with their national team having won the South Pacific Games five times, most recently in 2011, and have placed third on two occasions in the OFC Nations Cup, and second in 2012. With an advanced infrastructure, New Caledonia successfully hosted the South Pacific Games in 2011.
New Caledonia Super Ligue is the top division of the Fédération Calédonienne de Football in New Caledonia. It is played as a double round robin between the top 4 clubs from the Division Honneur of Grande Terre and the champions of the Îles.
The Super Ligue is an eight team competition and features clubs AS Kunié, AS Lössi (Nouméa), AS Magenta (Nouméa), AS Mont-Dore, Gaïtcha FCN (Nouméa), Hienghène Sport, Mouli Sport and Thio Sport. The top four teams from the Super Ligue are joined by the champions club of the Îles in a Championship play-off to determine the champions.
JS Baco and AS Magenta have won the Super Ligue the most recording six league titles each. AS Mont Dore are the current championship holders. Fédération Calédonienne de Football also support a Cup competition known as the Coup de Nouvelle Calédonie.
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