Glentoran Academy
U12
Dundonald, Northern Ireland
About Nibfa National League
Read more →The NIBFA National League (SBYL) is an amateur football league for boys and girls in Northern Ireland.
It was established in 2008 initially with 45 teams in 3 age groups. Since then, the league membership has grown and now offers 6 age groups from U12 to U18 with an annual membership of approximately 140 teams.
The SBYL was founded by a group of volunteers who were passionate about providing opportunities for young people to play football. The league's first season was in 2008-09, and it has grown steadily ever since.
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