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1966–67 Cypriot First Division

The 1st Cyprus Men's Football Category 1966-67

The 1st Cyprus men's football category 1966-67 was the 28th edition of the first Cyprus football category. Olympiacos won the championship for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone in the club's history.

In the 1966–67 season, 12 teams participated in the league, competing against each other twice – once at home and once away. The team with the most points was declared the champion. This system ensured that the top-performing teams would qualify for European competitions, including the European Champion Teams Cup. Furthermore, this period marked the beginning of Cypriot teams participating in Greek football leagues, which allowed them to secure a spot in the national championship.

The scoring system used during this season consisted of 3 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, and 1 point for a loss. This system was introduced to provide more competitive balance among the teams.

Compared to the previous season, the 1966-67 championship featured the second-class champion from the previous year, APP, participating in the league. The top scorer of this season was Andreas Stylianou with a total of 29 goals.

The final standings showed that Olympiacos Nicosia emerged as the champion, followed by other teams such as PSC and Olimpiakos Lefkosias. The team with the lowest score ratio had the best position in the league table.

Olympiakos Nicosia's victory marked a significant achievement for Cypriot football, paving the way for future success in European competitions. This season also highlighted the importance of teamwork and strategy in achieving championship titles.

The 1966-67 Cyprus First Division was the 28th season of the top-level football league in Cyprus, featuring 12 teams competing against each other to claim the championship title.