Associação Botafogo Futebol Clube
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Associação Botafogo Futebol Clube, also known as Botafogo or Botafogo-DF, is a Brazil
ian football club based in Guará, Distrito Federal
. The club was formerly known as Clube Esportivo Guará.
, adopting the colors and symbols from the Rio de Janeiro
club. In its first season, Botafogo-DF finished as runners-up in the Campeonato Brasiliense Second Level gaining promotion to the First Level of the Campeonato Brasiliense
, in 2010, even after being defeated 2-1 in the final to Ceilandense.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian football club based in Guará, Distrito Federal
Brazilian Federal District
The Federal District is set apart for Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Located in a region called Planalto Central, or Central Plateau, the Federal District is divided in 29 administrative regions. Brasilia - place where the three branches of the Federal Government are located - is the main...
. The club was formerly known as Clube Esportivo Guará.
History
The club was founded on July 14, 2004 as Clube Esportivo Guará. The club won the Campeonato Brasiliense Second Level in 2006. It was founded again as Associação Botafogo Futebol Clube on July 14, 2009, after celebrating its five-year birthday and joining a partnership with Botafogo de Futebol e RegatasBotafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
, adopting the colors and symbols from the Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
club. In its first season, Botafogo-DF finished as runners-up in the Campeonato Brasiliense Second Level gaining promotion to the First Level of the Campeonato Brasiliense
Campeonato Brasiliense
The Campeonato Brasiliense, also known as Campeonato Metropolitano de Brasília or Campeonato Candango, is the football league of the Distrito Federal, Brazil....
, in 2010, even after being defeated 2-1 in the final to Ceilandense.
Achievements
- Campeonato Brasiliense Second Level:
- Winners (1): 2006
- Runners-up (1): 2009