Yemeni Third Division

Yemeni Third Division
Founded1990
CountryYemen
Number of clubs258
Level on pyramid3
Promotion toYemeni Second Division
Domestic cupPresident Cup

The Yemeni Third Division is the third-tier league of football in Yemen, operating under the auspices of the Yemen Football Association.[1][2] It was founded in 1990, following the unification.[3]

Format

As of 2010, 258 clubs have competed in the league. They are organized into groups representing their governorates. The winners of each 16 governorate leagues enter into a play-off system to determine overall league winners.[4]

Promotion/relegation

The league's top four clubs are promoted to the Yemeni Second Division, while the four poorest performing are relegated to the Third Division.[5][6][7] At times, clubs boycotted the league system for suspending the promotion and relegation system.[8] Prior to the 2025 season, a play-off tournament was held to determine both the 2nd and 3rd division participants.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Football Association sets the date for the Yemeni First and Second Division Leagues and approves the Youth and Junior Championships" (in Arabic). Al Sahwa Yemen. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "Good news for Yemeni football: The Football Association announces a comprehensive plan for the launch of the league competitions across all three divisions" (in Arabic). Al Mashhad. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "A history of 22 seasons of the Yemeni League" (in Arabic). Yemeni Sport. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  4. ↑ Stevenson, Thomas; Alaug, Karim Abdul. "Yemeni Football and Identity Politics". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "The Yemeni Football Association decides to resume the season and launch the second and third division leagues" (in Arabic). Al Kass. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Yemeni Football Association Announces Champions League Qualifiers for 2023-2024" (in Arabic). alkass.net. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "May 22 & Al-Shaab Secure Survival, Azal clings to last chance in second division playoffs". saba.ye. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "July 2023... The Yemeni League returns again" (in Arabic). Al Bayan. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  9. ↑ "he Yemeni Football Association announces the registration date for the second division clubs' playoffs and approves the competition mechanism". Aden Todey. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
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