North Yemeni League

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The North Yemeni League or the Yemen Arab Republic Football League, was the professional association football league held for domestic football clubs in North Yemen, held between 1978 and 1990. [1] The league folded when South and North Yemen unified as one country (Yemen) on 22 May 1990. [2] This resulted in the creation of the Yemeni League. [3]

Al-Ahli are the most successful team, with four league titles in the North Yemeni League. The North Yemen Cup of the Republic was the league's domestic cup.

Title winners

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References

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