A source inside the Clubs Association revealed that a major agreement has been reached on the start date of the Premier League competition in the new season.
The source said in his statements to Yalla Koura that August 20 has been set as a preliminary date for the launch of the local competition.
The source indicated that the Clubs Association aims to finish the competition in May next in order to prepare for the season after next.
He added: "Changes may occur in the start date but not significantly, and certainly the start will be in August".
He continued: "In the first stage all clubs will face each other normally, while in the second stage it will be divided into two groups according to the number of points".
He concluded: "In the decisive stage the first group will include 6 teams competing to win the title, and the second group includes 14 teams competing in the survival and relegation stage".