The 1996–97

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was the 23rd edition of the top

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league in Oman.

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were the defending champions, having won the previous 1995–96 Omani League season.

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emerged as the champions of the 1996–97 Omani League with a total of 49 points.

Teams

This season the league had decreased from 14 to 12 teams. Al-Ahli Club, Buraimi SC, Al-Khaboura SC and

Mirbat SC Mirbat Sports Club ( ar, نادي مرباط الرياضي) is an Omani sports club based in Mirbat, Oman. Their home ground is Al-Saada Stadium, but they also recognize the older Salalah Sports Complex as their home ground. Both stadiums are go ...

were relegated to the Second Division League after finishing in the relegation zone in the 1995–96 season. The four relegated teams were replaced Second Division League teams

Sohar SC Sohar Sporting Club ( ar, نادي صحار الرياضي) is an Omani sports club based in Sohar, Oman. The club is currently playing in the Oman Professional League, top division of Oman Football Association. Their home ground is in City of S ...

and

Fanja SC Fanja Sports Club ( ar, نادي فنجاء الرياضي; also known locally as ''Al-Malik'', or "The King" because of their great success, or just plainly as Fanja) is an Omani sports club based in Fanja, Oman. The club is currently playing i ...

Stadia and locations

League table

Season statistics

Top scorers

{{DEFAULTSORT:1996-97 Omani League Top level Omani football league seasons 1996–97 in Omani football

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