The FA was established in 1972 and held a 'trial' championship this season, which was later (2001) declared official. The first stage was played in three regional groups, with the winners playing off for the title. Group 1 Oroba (Sharjah) (winners) Nasr Najah Zamalek (fourth; later merged into Al-Wasl) Omani Club Shoala Al-Ajmani (later merged into Al-Wasl) Sharjah (later merged with Omani Club into Sha'ab) Group 2 Ahly (winners) Khaleej (later merged with Oroba into Sharjah) Dubai (later renamed Shabab) Al-Nasr (Ajman) Ajman Group 3 Oman Club (winners) Ras Al-Khaimah various east coast teams Championship Playoff Round 1 [Ahly field, Dubai] Oroba 4-1 Oman Round 2 [Oroba field, Sharjaj] Ahly 0-0 Oman Round 3 [Nasr stadium, Dubai] Ahly 0-0 Oroba 1.Oroba (Sharjah) 2 1 1 0 4- 1 3 Champions 2.Al-Ahly Dubai 2 0 2 0 0- 0 2 3.Oman (Ras Al-Khaimah) 2 0 1 1 1- 4 1
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