FC Navbahor facts for kids
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| Full name | PFC. Navbahor Namangan | |||
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| Founded | 1978 | |||
| Ground | Markaziy Stadium Namangan |
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| Capacity | 22,000 | |||
| Manager | Sergey Lushan | |||
| League | Uzbekistan Super League | |||
| 2023 | Uzbekistan Super League, 3rd of 14 | |||
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PFC. Navbahor Namangan is a professional football club from Namangan, Uzbekistan. The club's name means New Spring. They play in the Uzbekistan Super League, which is the top football league in Uzbekistan.
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Club Name: What it Means
The name "Navbahor" comes from the Persian words Now-Bahaar, which means New Spring.
Club History: A Journey Through Football
Navbahor Namangan started in 1978. Back then, it was called Tekstilshchik. The team played in the first league of Uzbekistan. For many years, they played in regional zones of the Soviet Second League. In 1990, Navbahor did very well, finishing second in their group. This helped them move up to the Soviet First League. In 1991, they finished 9th in that league.
Since 1992, Navbahor has played in the Uzbek League. They are one of only three clubs that have played in every season of the Uzbek League. In 1996, Navbahor Namangan became the champion of Uzbekistan! Before that, they finished 3rd three times in a row, from 1993 to 1995. They also won the Uzbekistan Supercup in 1999. This is a special match between the league champion and the cup winner.
In 2004, Navbahor finished 3rd again, which was a great achievement. The club had some tough years between 2008 and 2013. In 2009, they finished 14th, which was their lowest ranking ever. In January 2014, Bakhtiyor Ashurmatov became the new head coach.
Playing in the AFC Champions League
Navbahor finished second in the 2022 Uzbekistan Super League. This meant they could try to qualify for the 2023–24 AFC Champions League. They played against Al-Wakrah from Qatar. The game was tied 0-0 after regular time. In extra time, Abdumannopov scored a goal! This amazing goal helped Navbahor qualify for the AFC Champions League group stage for the very first time.
On September 18, 2023, the club earned its first point in the Champions League. They drew 1-1 against Al-Hilal, a team that has won the Champions League four times. On October 2, 2023, Navbahor got their first win! They beat Mumbai City of India 3-0 at home. The team did very well in the group stage, earning 13 points. They finished just 3 points behind Al-Hilal. This great performance helped them qualify for the Round of 16 in their first season!
Club Name Changes
Over the years, the club has had a few different names:
- 1978–80: Tekstilshchik
- 1980–83: Navbahor
- 1983–87: Avtomobilist
- 1988–present: PFC. Navbahor
Meet the Players
Here are some of the players who play for Navbahor Namangan:
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The Stadium: Markaziy Stadium
Navbahor's home ground is the Markaziy Stadium. It was built in 1989 and could hold 35,000 people. This made it one of the biggest football stadiums in Uzbekistan.
In 2011, the club decided to renovate the stadium. It was closed for a long time for reconstruction. The work finished in the spring of 2014. A big opening ceremony for the new stadium was held on May 29, 2014. The new stadium can now hold 22,000 people.
From 2012 to 2014, while their stadium was being renovated, the team played their home games at the Kosonsoy Stadium. The first official match in the newly renovated Markaziy Stadium was on June 14, 2014. Navbahor won that game against Olmaliq FK 3-1.
Club Achievements: Trophies and Titles
Navbahor Namangan has won several important titles:
Domestic Competitions
- Uzbek League
- Champions (1): 1996
- Second place (1): 2022
- Third place (8): 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2023
- Uzbek Cup
- Winners (3): 1992, 1995, 1998
- Runners-up (2): 2022, 2024
- Uzbekistan Super Cup
- Winners (1): 1999
Continental Competitions
- Asian Cup Winners Cup:
- Fourth-place (1): 1999–00
Coaches Through the Years
Many coaches have led Navbahor Namangan over the years:
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See also
In Spanish: Navbahor Namangan para niños
