Red Army FC facts for kids
| Full name | Red Army Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Victorious | ||
| Founded | 15 December 2013 | ||
| Ground | Aweil Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 1,500 | ||
| President | Jacob Garang | ||
| Head Coach | Kotsy Dhieu | ||
| League | South Sudan Premier League | ||
| 2020 | 5th place | ||
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Red Army Football Club, often called Red Army F.C., is a sports team from South Sudan. This football club is based in Aweil, a city in South Sudan. They play in the South Sudan Premier League (SSPL), which is the top football league in the country.
Club History
How Red Army F.C. Started
Red Army Football Club was founded on December 15, 2013. The club's president, Jacob Garang, is also the person who started the team. When they first began, they played some very challenging games.
Moving Up in the League
These early games helped them move up to the second division of football. By 2016, the team had become much stronger. This strength helped them get promoted again, this time to the first division. This means they moved into the highest level of football in South Sudan.
Key Matches and Results
On November 1, 2016, Red Army F.C. played a tough match against a military club. They were knocked out of the competition after a penalty shootout, with a score of 4–3.
