Tiko United facts for kids
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| Full name | Tiko United Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Samba Boys | ||
| Founded | 1976 | ||
| Ground | Stade de Tiko Tiko, Cameroon |
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| Capacity | 5,000 | ||
| Chairman | Charles Eteki Dikongue | ||
| Manager | Kengo Njangou Kwi | ||
| League | Southwest Regional League | ||
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Tiko United FC is a football club from Cameroon. They are based in a town called Tiko, which is in the South West Region of Cameroon. The team plays in the Southwest Regional League, which is part of Cameroon's football association. Their nickname is the "Samba Boys."
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The Story of Tiko United FC
Tiko United FC started a long time ago, in the early 1960s. Back then, they were known as C.D.C Tiko. A company called the Cameroon Development Corporation used to support the team.
Later, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the company stopped sponsoring the club. A group of local people in Tiko took over the tea farming business. At that point, the football club was renamed Tiko United.
In 2009, Tiko United FC achieved a big win. They won the Elite One league title for the very first time. This victory also earned them a spot in the CAF Champions League in 2010.
Where Tiko United Plays: Their Stadiums
Since 2007, Tiko United has played its home games at the Molyko Omnisport Stadium. This stadium is located in Buea and can hold up to 5,000 fans.
Before 2007, the team played at the Tiko Town Green Stadium. That stadium was even bigger, with space for 10,000 people. They played there until 2006.
Tiko United's Big Wins
Tiko United FC has achieved some important victories in Cameroonian football.
- Cameroon Première Division (League Title): 1
- They won this top league title in 2009. This was a huge moment for the club!
- Cameroon Cup: 0
- Super Coupe Roger Milla: 0
Playing in African Competitions
Tiko United FC has also competed against other top teams from across Africa. These are called CAF competitions, organized by the Confederation of African Football.
- CAF Champions League: 1 appearance
- In 2010, they played in this major tournament. They reached the first round of the competition.
- CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance
- In 2011, they also participated in the CAF Confederation Cup. They made it to the first round in this competition too.
See also
In Spanish: Tiko United para niños
