Saint Louis Suns United
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Saint Louis Suns United, is a football (soccer)
club based in Victoria
, Seychelles
. The club was founded in 2007 Saint Louis and Sunshine (founded in 1993) merged into Saint Louis Suns United
In 1995, Sunshine FC after only two years in existence the club won its first Division One League
title. In 1996 the club made its first ever debut in an international competition as it represented Seychelles in the African Champions League Competition. They managed a home win but failed to proceed beyond the preliminary round as they lost on aggregate by one goal to the more experienced Ethiopian team Saint-George SA
From its foundation the team has kept on playing in the top division.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club based in Victoria
Victoria, Seychelles
Victoria is the capital city of the Seychelles and is situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé island, which is the main island of the archipelago. The city was first established as the seat of the British colonial government...
, Seychelles
Seychelles
Seychelles , officially the Republic of Seychelles , is an island country spanning an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, some east of mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar....
. The club was founded in 2007 Saint Louis and Sunshine (founded in 1993) merged into Saint Louis Suns United
In 1995, Sunshine FC after only two years in existence the club won its first Division One League
Seychelles League
Seychelles First Division is the top division of the Seychelles Football Federation, it was created in 1979.-Seychelles League - Clubs 2011:*Anse Réunion FC...
title. In 1996 the club made its first ever debut in an international competition as it represented Seychelles in the African Champions League Competition. They managed a home win but failed to proceed beyond the preliminary round as they lost on aggregate by one goal to the more experienced Ethiopian team Saint-George SA
Saint-George SA
Saint George SA is an Ethiopian football club based in Addis Abeba. They are a member of the Ethiopian Football Federation national league. Their home stadium is Addis Abeba Stadium.-History:...
From its foundation the team has kept on playing in the top division.
Achievements
- Seychelles LeagueSeychelles LeagueSeychelles First Division is the top division of the Seychelles Football Federation, it was created in 1979.-Seychelles League - Clubs 2011:*Anse Réunion FC...
: 14
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- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 (as Saint-Louis FC)
- 1995 (as Sunshine SC)
- Seychelles FA CupSeychelles FA CupThe Seychelles FA Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Seychelles football. It was created in 1987.-Winners:Winners so far are:*1976 : Rangers 6-2 Ascot*1977-1986 : not known*1987 : Beau Vallon...
: 3
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- 1988, 2003 (as Saint-Louis FC)
- 2000 (as Sunshine SC)
- Seychelles Presidents Cup: 1
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- 2003 (as Saint-Louis FC)
Performance in CAF competitions
- African Cup of Champions Clubs: 5 appearances
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- 1989African Cup of Champions Clubs 1989The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1989 was the 24th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
: First Round - 1990African Cup of Champions Clubs 1990The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1990 was the 25th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
: First Round - 1991African Cup of Champions Clubs 1991The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1991 was the 26th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
: Preliminary Round - 1992African Cup of Champions Clubs 1992The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1992 was the 27th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
: Preliminary Round - 1996African Cup of Champions Clubs 1996The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1996 was the 31st edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
: Preliminary Round
- 1989
- CAF Confederation CupCAF Confederation CupThe CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:...
: 1 appearance
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- 2004 - Preliminary Round
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 2 appearances
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- 1998 - Preliminary Round
- 2001 - Second Round