For the past three years, the competition has been organised by Port Vila Football Association, with five of its top teams participating.
However, following much discussion, a new format was decided upon which will see two groups, a Northern Region and a Southern Region, playing a round robin.
VFF president Lambert Maltock says the NSL will follow the new format for the foreseeable future.
“Congress has approved three top clubs from Port Vila FA, one from Tafea FA and one from Shefa FA to compete in the Southern Region competition,” Maltock says.
“In the Northern Region, there will be five clubs representing each of the five football associations in the north.
“There will be no semi-final and the two clubs which finish first in each competition qualify directly for the final of the National Super League, which will be played at home and away.”
The NSL is the biggest competition in Vanuatu, with the winner earning a spot in the OFC Champions League.
Port Vila-based side Amicale have been crowned winners for the past three years running and along with Erakor Golden Star, have already qualified for this season’s NSL competition.
The third and final Port Vila place should be decided on Saturday, with Spirit 08, Tafea and Shepherds United all fighting it out for the honours.
VFF will announce the competition start date in due course.
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