2009–10 Lebanese Premier League
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The 2009–10 Lebanese Premier League
was the 62nd season of top-tier football in Lebanon
. A total of twelve teams are competing in the league, with Al-Nejmeh the defending champions. The season began on 10 October 2009 and will concluded in May 2010.
were relegated to the second level of Lebanese football after ending the 2008–09 season in last place. Promoted from the second level were Al Islah Bourg Shamaly
and Al-Ahli Saida.
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Relegated to Lebanese Second Division
Lebanese Premier League
Lebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
was the 62nd season of top-tier football in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. A total of twelve teams are competing in the league, with Al-Nejmeh the defending champions. The season began on 10 October 2009 and will concluded in May 2010.
Teams
League size was increased from eleven to twelve teams for this season. Salam ZghartaSalam Zgharta
Salam Zgharta is a Lebanese football club based in Zgharta which competes in the Lebanese Premier League. The clubs fan-base comes from the town of Zgharta and the region of North Lebanon. The clubs traditional kit coulour is dark red. Since its foundation, Al Salam sports club has aimed to...
were relegated to the second level of Lebanese football after ending the 2008–09 season in last place. Promoted from the second level were Al Islah Bourg Shamaly
Al Islah Bourg Shamaly
Al Islah Al Bourj Al Shimaly is a Lebanese football club based in Tyre, Lebanon. It was established in 1956. The club competes in the 2009-10 Lebanese Premier League.-Current Squad:-In — 2009/10:...
and Al-Ahli Saida.
Stadia and locations
| Club | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ahed | Beirut Beirut Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan... |
Beirut Municipal Stadium Beirut Municipal Stadium Beirut Municipal Stadium is a 18,000 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Ahed.-Home Ground of Clubs:The stadium is the home ground of:* Al-Ansar... |
| Al-Ahli | Sidon Sidon Sidon or Saïda is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located in the South Governorate of Lebanon, on the Mediterranean coast, about 40 km north of Tyre and 40 km south of the capital Beirut. In Genesis, Sidon is the son of Canaan the grandson of Noah... |
Saida International Stadium Saida International Stadium Saida International Stadium is a 22,600 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Saida , Lebanon. The stadium was built on the expanded grounds of the old Saida Municipal Stadium, as one of the venues to host matches during the 2000 AFC Asian Cup that was held in Lebanon. It is currently mostly used for... |
| Al-Ansar | Beirut | Beirut Municipal Stadium Beirut Municipal Stadium Beirut Municipal Stadium is a 18,000 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Ahed.-Home Ground of Clubs:The stadium is the home ground of:* Al-Ansar... |
| Al-Hikma Hekmeh Hekmeh SC, or Hekmeh Sports Club also known by its French synonym Sagesse or Club Sagesse or Club Sportif Sagesse is a multi-sports club in Lebanon.... |
Beirut | Fouad Shehab Stadium Fouad Shehab Stadium Fouad Shehab Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and basketball and serves as the home for Racing Beirut. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people.... |
| Al Islah | Tyre | |
| Al-Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah is a Lebanese football club which competes in the Lebanese Premier League. It was founded in 1980, and played in friendly tournaments. In 1987 Al-Mabarra joined the Lebanese Football Federation, putting a strong team... |
Beirut | Mabarra Stadium |
| Al-Nejmeh | Beirut | Rafic El-Hariri Stadium |
| Al-Tadamon Tadamon Sour Tadamon Sour is a Lebanese football team playing at the top level. It is based in Tyre. Their home stadium is Sour Stadium.-Beginning in 1939:... |
Tyre | Sour Stadium Sour Stadium Sour Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Sour, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for Tadamon Sour. The stadium has a capacity of 6,500 people... |
| Racing Racing Beirut Racing Beirut is a Lebanese football team playing at the top level. It is based in Beirut. Their home stadium is Fouad Shehab Stadium. It is primarily supported by the Christian community.-Current squad:*Wissam King:... |
Beirut | Fouad Shehab Stadium Fouad Shehab Stadium Fouad Shehab Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and basketball and serves as the home for Racing Beirut. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people.... |
| Safa | Beirut | Safa Stadium Safa Stadium Safa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for Safa SC Beirut. The stadium has a capacity of 4,000 people.... |
| Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel are a Lebanese football club who play in the Lebanese First Division.... |
Beirut | Beirut Municipal Stadium Beirut Municipal Stadium Beirut Municipal Stadium is a 18,000 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Ahed.-Home Ground of Clubs:The stadium is the home ground of:* Al-Ansar... |
| Shabab Al-Ghazieh Shabab Al-Ghazieh Shabab Al-Ghazieh is a Lebanese football club its based in Ghazieh. The club competes in the Lebanese Premier League.With players coming from 6 different countries , the team's squad comprises the highest number of international players among Lebanese teams... |
Sidon |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Replaced by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nejmeh |  Emile RustomEmile Rustom Emile Rustom is a Lebanese football manager. He was the head coach of Sagesse until 2005, when he joined the Lebanon national football team... |
Resigned |  Abdel Aziz Al Shafi |
Final league table
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Relegated to Lebanese Second DivisionLebanese Second Division
The Lebanese Second Division is the second division of Lebanese football. It is controlled by the Federation Libanaise de Football Association...
| 2009–10 Lebanese Premier League Winners |
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| Al Ahed 2nd Title |