LINAFOOT 2017: Chad's Top Football League and Its Connection to FTFA

When you hear LINAFOOT 2017, the top-tier professional football league in Chad during the 2017 season. Also known as Ligue Nationale de Football, it's the competition where Chad's best clubs battled for the national title under the watch of the Chadian Football Federation, the governing body for soccer in Chad, responsible for managing national teams and domestic leagues like LINAFOOT.

The Chadian Football Federation, often abbreviated as FTFA, didn't just run the league—it survived a major crisis. In 2021, FIFA banned FTFA after government officials interfered in its operations, shutting down LINAFOOT for years. The ban lasted until March 2025, meaning the 2017 season was one of the last stable ones before everything fell apart. Fans remember LINAFOOT 2017 not just for the matches, but because it was part of a time when football in Chad felt organized, even if the national team never made it to the World Cup.

What makes LINAFOOT 2017 still relevant? It’s a snapshot of what’s possible when football governance works. After the ban, FTFA had to rebuild from scratch—new leadership, new rules, new trust. The league’s return isn’t just about games; it’s about restoring pride in a country where sports are one of the few things that unite people. Today, as FTFA tries to get back on track, LINAFOOT 2017 stands as a reference point: How did it work before everything changed? Who won? Which clubs had the most support? Those answers matter now more than ever.

Below, you’ll find posts that dig into FTFA’s history, the impact of the FIFA ban, and how football in Chad is trying to come back. No fluff. Just facts, context, and the real story behind a league that nearly disappeared.