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1967–68 Cypriot First Division
Cyprus First Division 1967/68
The 30th Cyprus Football Championship, also known as the 1967-68 Cypriot First Division, was the top-tier football league of Cyprus for the 1967-1968 season. The championship featured 12 teams competing in a double round-robin format.
AEL Limassol emerged as the champion of this edition, winning their fifth title in history. This victory marked an important milestone for the club, which had previously struggled to maintain its position among Cyprus's top clubs.
The league was notable for being attended by ASIL, the second-class champion from the previous season, and Olympiacos Nicosia, who participated in the Greek championship through the institution of Cypriot teams' participation in the Greek league. This marked a significant shift in the country's football landscape, as it highlighted the growing importance of Cyprus-based clubs competing at the highest level.
The 1967-68 season was also notable for its scoring system, which awarded three points to winning teams and two points to tied matches. The final championship score was determined by a combination of first-place points and end ratios, with the team achieving the lowest result taking the higher position in the standings.
In terms of statistics, AEL Limassol's Charalambos Papadopoulos emerged as the top scorer in the league, netting 31 goals throughout the season. The championship was marked by a total of twelve teams participating, each competing twice against their opponents both at home and away.
The 1967-68 Cypriot First Division season concluded on October 12, May 1968, with AEL Limassol emerging as the champion. This victory cemented the club's position among Cyprus's top football clubs and paved the way for future success in domestic and international competitions.