The Ivorian Ligue 1 in the Top 10 of the IFFHS 2025 ranking of the most competitive African leagues

The International Federation of Football History & Statistics has published the list of the most competitive leagues in Africa for the year 2025. The Ivorian Ligue 1 features in this prestigious ranking. The Ivorian professional championship ranks tenth according to the IFFHS ranking.

The Ivorian Ligue 1 ranks behind the continent's heavyweights, notably the Egyptian, Moroccan, South African, Algerian and Tunisian championships, which occupy the top five places in the ranking.

• The Top 10 in the IFFHS 2025 ranking

1. Egypt – Nile League
2. Morocco – Botola Pro
3. South Africa – Betway Premiership
4. Algeria – Ligue Professionnelle 1
5. Tunisia – Ligue Professionnelle 1T
6. Zambia – NBC Premier League
7. DR Congo – Linafoot Ligue 1
8. Mali – Ligue 1 Orange
9. Angola – Girabola
10. Ivory Coast – Ligue 1 Lonaci