Baghdad FC
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| Full name | Baghdad FC | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Lions of the Capital | ||
| Founded | July 1, 1957 as Al-Baladiyat (Municipalities) 1977 renamed to Al-Amana August 5, 2009 renamed to Baghdad FC |
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| Ground | Baghdad Stadium (Capacity: 5,000) |
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| Chairman |  Dr. Saber AL-Isawi |
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| Manager | Ahmed Khalaf |
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| League | Iraqi Premier League | ||
| 2015–16 | Iraqi Premier League, 8th | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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Baghdad FC (Arabic: نادي بغداد), is an Iraqi football team based in Karkh District, West Districts of the Tigris River, Baghdad.
History
On July 1, 1957 Al-Baladiyat (Arabic: البلديات literally: Municipalities) were formed by the merger of Maslahat Naqil Al-Rukab (Arabic: مصلحة نقل الركاب literally: Passenger Transport Department) and Esalet Al-Mae (Arabic: إساله الماي literally: Water Liquefaction).[1] In 1977 Al-Baladiyat renamed to Al-Amana (Arabic: الأمانة),[2] until August 5, 2009 the team renamed again but to Baghdad FC.
Stadium
Since 2011 Baghdad FC have got their own stadium. The Baghdad Stadium holds 5,000 people.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
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- 1964–65, 1970–71 (as Maslahat Naqil Al-Rukab)
- Iraq FA Cup: (1)
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- 1963–64 (as Maslahat Naqil Al-Rukab)
- Iraq FA Cup Championship: (2)
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- 1956–57, 1960–61 (as Maslahat Naqil Al-Rukab)
- Iraq Division One: (1)
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- 2004–05 (shared)
Individual honours
- The following players have played in the FIFA Confederations Cup whilst playing for Al-Amana :
- 2009 – Essam Yassin
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External links
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