The Mauritius Football Association has announced that the 2026-2027 season will officially begin on Saturday, October 31, with the MFA Shield match. The match will feature La Cure Waves SC, the champion of the Super League, against ASPL 2000, the finalist of the MFA Cup. This decision was made during a meeting of the MFA's governing committee held on Tuesday at Trianon. The venue for the match has been set as the Saint-François-Xavier stadium in Port-Louis, although the exact time has not been specified.
This upcoming match is a rematch for the two teams, which faced each other last month in the MFA Challenge Cup. In that preseason match, La Cure Waves SC emerged victorious, thanks in part to a double by Ivan Ami. The team's coach, Jérôme Thomas, will look to build on that momentum in the new season. The match will provide an early test for both teams as they prepare for the challenges ahead.
The new season will be financially challenging for all the local football clubs. For the past three seasons, the clubs have received financial assistance from FIFA, but this support will no longer be available. As a result, the teams will have to rely solely on the allocations provided by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The total allocation for the season is Rs 15.4 million, which will be distributed among the various teams in the country.
The MFA has a busy schedule in the coming weeks. The draw for the different national championships is set to take place on Thursday, September 24, at the MFA headquarters in Trianon. Following the MFA Shield match, the official kickoff for the championships will take place on the weekend of November 7-8. The teams will need to be well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the new season.
La Cure Waves SC and ASPL 2000 will be looking to make an impact in the new season. La Cure Waves SC, as the champion of the Super League, will be seeking to build on their success, while ASPL 2000 will aim to make a strong impression in the MFA Shield match. The teams will need to be in top form to succeed in the competitive league.
The MFA Shield match will provide an exciting start to the new season. The match will be a test of the teams' skills and strategies, and the outcome will provide an early indication of their prospects for the season. The teams will need to be well-prepared to make a strong impression in the match.
The new season will bring new challenges and opportunities for the teams. The teams will need to adapt to the new financial situation and make the most of the resources available to them. The season will also provide a chance for new players to emerge and make a name for themselves in the league.
Key points
- The 2026-2027 Mauritius football season will start on October 31 with the MFA Shield match between La Cure Waves SC and ASPL 2000.
- The new season will be financially challenging for the local football clubs, which will no longer receive financial assistance from FIFA.
- The MFA has a busy schedule in the coming weeks, including the draw for the national championships and the official kickoff for the championships on November 7-8.
