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, a country in Africa. They are based in a town called Tiko, which is in the South West Region. The team plays in the Southwest Regional League, which is part of the Cameroon Association Football system. Their nickname is the "Samba Boys."
Club History
The club first started in the early 1960s. Back then, it was known as C.D.C Tiko. It was supported by a company called the Cameroon Development Corporation.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the company slowly stopped its support. A group of local people in Tiko took over the tea farming business. This led to the football club being renamed Tiko United.
In 2009, Tiko United made history. They won the Elite One league for the very first time. This is Cameroon's top football league. Winning the league also earned them a spot in the CAF Champions League in 2010. The CAF Champions League is a big competition for clubs in Africa.
Home Stadium
Since 2007, Tiko United has played its home games at the Molyko Omnisport Stadium. This stadium is located in Buea, another town in Cameroon. It can hold about 5,000 fans.
Before 2007, the team played at the Tiko Town Green Stadium. They used this stadium until 2006. The Tiko Town Green Stadium was even bigger, with space for 10,000 people.
Team Achievements
Tiko United FC has won some important titles in Cameroonian football.
- Cameroon Première Division: 1 title
- They won this top league in 2009.
- Cameroon Cup: 0 titles
- Super Coupe Roger Milla: 0 titles
African Competitions
Tiko United has also played in major African football tournaments.
- CAF Champions League: 1 appearance
- They played in the 2010 tournament. They reached the first round of the competition.
- CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance
- They also played in the 2011 tournament. They reached the first round in this competition too.
See also
In Spanish: Tiko United para niños
