The 2002 Liga Indonesia Premier Division (also known as the Liga Bank Mandiri for sponsorship reasons) was the eighth season of the

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Premier Division, the top Indonesian professional league for association football clubs, since its formation in 1994. It began on 13 January and ended on 7 July.

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won the title after beating Persita 3–2 in the final.

Teams

Team changes

Relegated from Premier Division

* Persijap * Persikabo * Persiraja * Persma * PSP * Putra Samarinda

Promoted to Premier Division

* PSIS * Persedikab

Stadiums and locations

First stage

West Division

East Division

Second stage

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

Semifinals

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Final

Top Goalscorer and Best Player

Ilham Jaya Kesuma Ilham Jaya Kesuma (born 19 September 1978) is a former Indonesian professional footballer who last played as a striker for Sriwijaya F.C. in Indonesia Super League. Ilham was born in Palembang and played youth football with PS Palembang. Ilha ...

(

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) - 26 goals, also the best player.

References

External links

Indonesia - List of final tables (RSSSF)
{{Liga Indonesia seasons Top level Indonesian football league seasons Indonesian Premier Division seasons 1 1

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