The 1973–74 UAE Football League season was the inaugural trial edition of top-level

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annual

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competition in the

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as established by its governing body before recognition of its games for the official record. 17 sides contested in two stages: in 3 regional groups to determine which would proceed to the final to establish the league champion. Al-Orouba successfully pursued the challenge out performing the other group finalists ( Al Ahli and

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). Statistics of

for the 1973–74 season.

First round

Group 1

* Al Najah * Al Nasr (Dubai) * Al Orouba (winners) * Al Shaab * Shoala Al Ajmani *

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Group 2

* Al Ahli (Dubai) (winners) * Al Hilal (Ajman) * Al Khaleej * Al Nasr (Ajman) * Al Shabab

Group 3

* Al Ahly (Fujairah) * Al Hisn * Al Rams *

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(winners) *

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Final

References

United Arab Emirates - List of final tables (RSSSF)
UAE Pro League seasons 1973–74 in Emirati football

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