1965–66 Libyan Premier League

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Libyan Premier League
Season1965–66
1966–68

The 1965-66 Libyan Premier League was the third edition of the competition established by the Libyan Football Federation three years earlier. Using the system in the previous two seasons, the three winners of the regional or Provincial leagues were selected to represent their region at national level. The three sides that competed in this season's competition were:

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These three sides played each other home and away to decide the national champion. Two points were awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss.

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Ittihad 4220162+146 Play-off
2 Darnes 4220102+86
3 Hilal Sebha 4004022220
Source: [ citation needed ]

Results

Play-off

As Ittihad and Darnes were level on points, the Libyan Football Federation decided that a play-off match would be played.

Al Ittihad Tripoli 2 – 0 Darnes Darnah
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Al Ittihad won the play-off 2–0, and therefore became Libyan Premier League champions for the second time, becoming the first side to retain the championship. They also became the first Libyan club to represent Libya at continental level, as they participated in the 1967 African Cup of Champions Clubs, where they went on to the quarter-finals.

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