Cyprus Turkish Football Federation

The Cyprus Turkish Football Association (CTFA) (Turkish: Κıbrıs Türk Futbol Federasyonu (ΚTFF)) is the governing body of football in Northern Cyprus. It organizes the football championships, whose top league is the Süper Lig (Super League). It also organizes the Kıbrıs Kupası (Cypriot Cup), the KTFF Süper Kupa (CTFA Super Cup) and the Northern Cyprus national football team. Football was introduced to Cyprus early in the 20th century by the British. Initially played in the island's schools, it proved hugely popular and a number of clubs were duly formed. As football became established, the clubs were united in agreeing that an official body was needed to regulate the sport. On 23 September 1934, the Cyprus Football Association was founded by the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots. Following the expulsion of Turkish Cypriots from the Cyprus Football Association by the Greek Cypriots who had the majority over the CFA, the need had arisen for the Turkish Cypriots to form their own organisation for football resulting the establishment of the Cyprus Turkish Football Association in 1955. CTFA currently employs people in many positions for administrative works, helping the voluntary executive board and other committees. CTFA also trains, employs and develops referees and observers who regulate the games throughout the year.