title: 1982 Tongan A Grade
text: # 1982 Tongan A Grade
  
  The 1982 season of the Tongan A Grade was the 9th season of top flight association football competition in Tonga. Ngeleʻia FC won the championship for the first time, their first title in a then-record of 7 consecutive championships. The season began on January 30, 1982 and all matches were played on a Saturday at Mala'e Pangai.
  
  ## Teams
  
  * Funga'onetaka
  * Halapili
  * Halafualeva
  * Halamaumau Koula
  * Lataki FC
  * 'Atenisi United
  * Kolofoʻou
  * Kolomotu'a
  * Ma'ufanga
  * Nuku'alofa Strikers
  * Ngeleʻia FC
  * 'Utulau FC
  * Veitongo FC
  