The Turkish Federation Cup () was the first professional national football league in Turkey and the predecessor to the Super League. It was organized by the Turkish Football Federation and was held in order to bring forth a national champion that would represent Turkey in the European Cup. It was held in 1956 and 1957. Beşiktaş won both editions.Sivritepe, Erdinç Before the Turkish leagues turkish-soccer.com, accessed 22 July 2010Sivritepe, Erdinç Federation Cup 56/57 turkish-soccer.com, accessed 22 July 2010Sivritepe, Erdinç Federation Cup 57/58 turkish-soccer.com, accessed 22 July 2010
Winners Year Winners Runners-up1956–57BeşiktaşGalatasaray1957–58 BeşiktaşGalatasaray
See also Turkish Football Championship Turkish National Division List of Turkish football champions
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