Swakopmund FC

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Swakopmund FC
Swakopmund FC Logo.png
Full nameSwakopmund Football Club
Founded1929
GroundSFC-Stadion
ManagerTony Arjen Daugals[1]
LeagueFirst Division
WebsiteClub website

Swakopmund FC is a Namibian football club based in Swakopmund which currently plays in the First Division, the second-tier competition in the country. The team plays its home matches at the SFC-Stadion.

Swakopmund FC grounds in 2010

History[]

The club was founded in 1929 by German colonists and is still owned and supported by Germans and German clubs.[2][3] In the past Schalke, Hertha Berlin, and VfL Wolfsburg have provided financial support.[4]

The senior team earned promotion to the First Division for the first time for the 2009/10 season.[5] In October 2018 SFC again earned promotion to the First Division.[6] In May 2021 Namibian international and Blackburn Rovers player Ryan Nyambe held a two-day training camp at the club.[7]

Honours[]

  • Second Division (Erongo): 2017/2018[8]

Notable former players[]

References[]

  1. ^ Knoll, Oliver. "Der Uli Hoeneß der Prignitz". svz.de. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  2. ^ Schöggl, Hans. "Namibia - List of Foundation Dates". RSSSF. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b "First Interview with Hotto As A Buccaneer". Orlando Pirates FC. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  4. ^ Becker, Dirk. "Pritzwalker Tony Arjen Daugals sorgt für Müsli-Monday beim SFC Swakopmund" (in German). sportbuzzer.de. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  5. ^ King, Ian; Mücke, Mark. "Namibia 2009/10". RSSSF. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  6. ^ "SSFC Promotion Battle Thrills". Namibian Sun. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Nyambe hosts two-day clinic at SFC". erongo.com. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  8. ^ Schöggl, Hans; Stokkermans, Karel. "Namibia 2017/18". RSSSF. Retrieved 19 July 2021.

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