The Ligas Superiores was one of two leagues that formed part of the Departamental Stage in the
Copa Perú
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of the
Peruvian Football Federation (FPF)
football league system
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. The other league at level was the Ligas Departamentales.
A transcendental step was given in the Copa Perú with the official establishment of the Ligas Superiores which did not become as successful as expected.
Format
The Ligas Superiores were composed of a select group of clubs of each department. The champion and runner-up from each league automatically qualifies to their department's
Liga Departamental.
History
The Ligas Superiores were officially created in 2009. In 2009, nine the Departmental Federations determined to adopt them:
Arequipa,
Ayacucho
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,
Cajamarca
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,
Huánuco
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,
Lambayeque,
Pasco,
Piura,
Puno
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and
Tumbes.
As of 2019, only two departments continue to have a ''Liga Superior'', Piura and Tumbes.
Liga Superior de Ancash
Liga Superior de Arequipa
Liga Superior de Ayacucho
Liga Superior de Cajamarca
Liga Superior del Callao
Liga Superior de Cusco
Liga Superior de Huánuco
Liga Superior de Lambayeque
Liga Superior de Pasco
Liga Superior de Piura
Liga Superior de Puno
Liga Superior de Tumbes
See also
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List of football clubs in Peru
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Peruvian football league system The Peruvian football league system is a complex system. Though the general outline includes the Liga 1, Liga 2 and Copa Perú. The Copa Perú is very large involving several stages and leagues within it. In addition, the Copa Perú is played wit ...
External links
Ligas Superiores
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