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Entente Sportive de Collo , commonly known as Entente Collo or simply ESC for short, is an Algerian football club based in Collo
that is currently playing in the Championnat National de Football Amateur
. The club was founded in 1966.
, Jeunesse Sportive Colliotte and Club Omnisport Colliotte. In 1976, the club was renamed to Wifak Khachab wal Felline de Collo, or WFK Collo for short, as it became a part of the Entreprise de Liège et du Bois de Collo.
In 1980, the club won promotion to the Algerian Championnat National
for the first time in its history. In their first season in the top flight, the club finished 10th in the league. In the 1984-1985 season, the club had its most successful season in the league, finishing in third place, just five points behind champions JE Tizi-Ouzou
.
In 1986, the club reached the final of the Algerian Cup
but lost to JE Tizi-Ouzou
1-0 in the final.
In the 1988-1989 season, the club was relegated to the second division after finishing last in the league.
Collo
Collo is the capital, and one of three municipalities, of Collo district in Skikda Province, Algeria. As of 1998, it had a population of 27,800....
that is currently playing in the Championnat National de Football Amateur
Championnat National de Football Amateur
Championnat National de Football Amateur is the third-highest division in the Algerian football league system. The division has three groups based on the region of the clubs in the country, each containing 14 teams from their respective regions...
. The club was founded in 1966.
History
In 1966, the club was founded under the name of L’Entente Sportive Colliotte after the merger of the two local clubs of ColloCollo
Collo is the capital, and one of three municipalities, of Collo district in Skikda Province, Algeria. As of 1998, it had a population of 27,800....
, Jeunesse Sportive Colliotte and Club Omnisport Colliotte. In 1976, the club was renamed to Wifak Khachab wal Felline de Collo, or WFK Collo for short, as it became a part of the Entreprise de Liège et du Bois de Collo.
In 1980, the club won promotion to the Algerian Championnat National
Algerian Championnat National
The Ligue Professionnelle 1 , known as Ligue 1 for short, and formerly known as the Championnat National 1, is the Algerian professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Algerian football league system...
for the first time in its history. In their first season in the top flight, the club finished 10th in the league. In the 1984-1985 season, the club had its most successful season in the league, finishing in third place, just five points behind champions JE Tizi-Ouzou
JS Kabylie
Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie , known as JS Kabylie or JSK , is an Algerian professional association football club based in Tizi Ouzou. It draws its support from Kabyle football fans even outside the city of Tizi Ouzou...
.
In 1986, the club reached the final of the Algerian Cup
Algerian Cup
The Algerian Cup is a football competition in Algeria, pitting regional teams against each other. It was established in October 1962, three months after independence, and has been played yearly since then apart from 1990 and 1993. The 2011 edition was won by JS Kabylie who beat USM El Harrach...
but lost to JE Tizi-Ouzou
JS Kabylie
Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie , known as JS Kabylie or JSK , is an Algerian professional association football club based in Tizi Ouzou. It draws its support from Kabyle football fans even outside the city of Tizi Ouzou...
1-0 in the final.
In the 1988-1989 season, the club was relegated to the second division after finishing last in the league.
Performance in CAF competitions
- African Cup Winners' CupAfrican Cup Winners' CupThe African Cup Winners' Cup was a football competition that started in 1975 and merged with the CAF Cup in 2004 to form the CAF Confederations Cup...
: 1 appearance
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- 1987African Cup Winners' CupThe African Cup Winners' Cup was a football competition that started in 1975 and merged with the CAF Cup in 2004 to form the CAF Confederations Cup...
- Second Round
- 1987