Israel Liga Alef South
Teams
Maccabi Yavne
Maccabi Shaaraim
Hapoel Holon Yaniv
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
Hapoel Bikat Hayarden
Shimshon Kafr Qasim
AS Nordia Jerusalem
Hapoel Azor
Hapoel Marmorek
Sport Club Dimona
Maccabi Ironi Ashdod
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
Maccabi Herzliya
AS Ashdod
Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan
Shimshon Tel Aviv
Ironi Modiin
Hapoel Herzliya
Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Beitar Kfar Saba
Hapoel Mahane Yehuda
MS Ironi Kuseife
SC Kfar Qasim
MS Hapoel Lod
Maccabi Kiryat Malakhi
Hapoel Bnei Lod
Sektzia Nes Tziona
Hapoel Hod Hasharon
Hapoel Ashkelon
FC Ironi Or Yehuda
Bnei Eilat
MS Jerusalem
Tzeirey Tira
Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam
MS Bnei Jaffa Ortodoxim
MS Shikun Hamizrah
Hapoel Kiryat Ono
Sports Club Beer Sheva
Beitar Ironi Kiryat Gat
Hapoel Kfar Kana
Tzeirei Kfar Kanna
Hapoel Kfar Qasm Shuaa
Maccabi Amishav Petah Tikva
Wikipedia - Liga Alef
Liga Alef (Hebrew: ליגה א', lit. 'League A') is the third tier of the Israeli football league system. It is divided into two regional divisions, north and south.
History
League football began in Israel in 1949–50, a year after the Israeli Declaration of Independence. However, the financial and security crises gripping the young nation caused the 1950–51 season to be abandoned before it had started. When football resumed in 1951–52, the new top division went by the name of Liga Alef. The 1952–53 season was also not played, and Liga Alef resumed in 1953–54.
In the 1955–56 season, Liga Leumit came into existence as the new top division, with Liga Alef becoming the second division. In the summer of 1976, restructuring saw the creation of Liga Artzit as a new second tier, and the second demotion of Liga Alef, as it became the third division. Further restructuring to create the Israeli Premier League in the summer of 1999 saw Liga Alef demoted again, this time to the fourth tier. At the end of the 2008–09 season, Liga Artzit was scrapped as the Premier League and Liga Leumit were expanded to 16 clubs each, with Liga Alef becoming the third tier once more.
The tournament features a diverse array of teams, each with its own unique history and fan base, creating an exciting atmosphere for players and supporters alike. Matches are held in various stadiums across the southern region of Israel, drawing local crowds eager to support their teams.
The Liga Alef South not only emphasizes the development of talent and competitive spirit but also plays a crucial role in the broader context of Israeli football, serving as a stepping stone for clubs aspiring to reach Liga Leumit, the second tier of Israeli football.
Throughout the season, teams engage in a rigorous schedule of matches, battling for points in hopes of securing a top position in the league standings. The tournament is characterized by its passionate rivalries, thrilling gameplay, and the potential for underdog stories, making it a captivating experience for fans and players alike.
As the tournament progresses, the excitement builds towards the climax of the season, where the top teams compete for promotion and the chance to make their mark in the higher echelons of Israeli football. The Israel Liga Alef South is not just a tournament; it is a celebration of the sport, community, and the relentless pursuit of excellence on the pitch.