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'''Manchester City F.C. (Sierra Leone)''', known as just Manchester City F.C. or Manchester City ([[Sierra Leone|Salone]]) in their home country, is a Sierra Leonean [[soccer|football]] club based in [[Freetown]], [[Sierra Leone]], currently a member of the [[Sierra Leone National First Division]], the second highest division of football league in Sierra Leone.
'''Manchester City F.C. (Sierra Leone)''', known as just '''Manchester City F.C.''' or '''Manchester City''' ([[Sierra Leone|Salone]]) in their home country, is a Sierra Leonean [[soccer|football]] club based in [[Freetown]], [[Sierra Leone]], currently a member of the [[Sierra Leone National First Division]], the second highest division of football league in Sierra Leone.


Founded in 2004, the club is an offshoot of the local [[Manchester City F.C.]] supporters club, which as of 2009 was the largest non-UK based Manchester City supporters club in the world. Previously not self-sufficient, the club funds itself via using the team mini-bus, donated by UK-based supporters,<ref name="bus">{{cite web |title=City in Sierra Leone II: The Bus |url=http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Features/2010/October/City-in-Sierra-Leone-2-The-Bus |publisher=mcfc.co.uk |date=10 October 2010 |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref> as a rental taxi/coach service although all kit is donated by other Manchester City (UK) supporters clubs and the English club themselves.
Founded in 2004, the club is an offshoot of the local [[Manchester City F.C.]] supporters club, which as of 2009 was the largest non-UK based Manchester City supporters club in the world. Previously not self-sufficient, the club funds itself via using the team mini-bus, donated by UK-based supporters,<ref name="bus">{{cite web |title=City in Sierra Leone II: The Bus
|url=http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Features/2010/October/City-in-Sierra-Leone-2-The-Bus |publisher=mcfc.co.uk |date=10 October 2010 |access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> as a rental taxi/coach service although all kit is donated by other Manchester City (UK) supporters clubs and the English club themselves. Their kit features Manchester City F.C’s main sponsor, Etihad Airways.


==History==
==History==


Following a chance meeting with a British national Manchester City fan, Armani Kamara - who made the connection while selling bric-a-brac on the Freetown beaches - created a Manchester City (UK) supporters club in his home town of Freetown.<ref>{{cite web |title=What I know about Sierra Leone |url=http://theflashingblade.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/what-i-know-about-sierra-leone/ |publisher=theflashingblade.wordpress.com |date=25 October 2010 |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref> Shortly after, off the back of the popularity of his supporters club, he made the decision to create two teams - a senior team and an affiliated youth side - which began playing in local leagues. Quickly, the [[Manchester]]-based side themselves offered to help out, and donated official match-worn [[2003–04 Manchester City F.C. season#Team kit|2003–04 season kits]]. Within a year, the youth side won its first competition, a local area cup competition.<ref>{{cite web |title=City in Sierra Leone: Part 1 |url=http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Features/2010/October/City-in-Sierra-Leone-Part-1 |publisher=mcfc.co.uk |date=9 October 2010 |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref>
Following a chance meeting with a British national Manchester City fan, Armani Kamara&nbsp;– who made the connection while selling bric-a-brac on the Freetown beaches&nbsp;– created a Manchester City (UK) supporters club in his home town of Freetown.<ref>{{cite web |title=What I know about Sierra Leone |url=http://theflashingblade.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/what-i-know-about-sierra-leone/ |publisher=theflashingblade.wordpress.com |date=25 October 2010 |access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> Shortly after, off the back of the popularity of his supporters club, he made the decision to create two teams&nbsp;– a senior team and an affiliated youth side&nbsp;– which began playing in local leagues. Quickly, the [[Manchester]] side themselves offered to help out, and donated official match-worn [[2003–04 Manchester City F.C. season#Team kit|2003–04 season kits]]. Within a year, the youth side won its first competition, a local area cup competition.<ref>{{cite web |title=City in Sierra Leone: Part 1 |url=http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Features/2010/October/City-in-Sierra-Leone-Part-1 |publisher=mcfc.co.uk |date=9 October 2010 |access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref>


In 2008, the club won its first national honour - the [[Sierra Leonean FA Youth Cup]], only four seasons into its existence.<ref>{{cite web |title=THE STORY SO FAR |url=http://sierraleonemcfc.blogspot.co.uk/ |publisher=Phil Holme (via blogspot.co.uk) |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref>
In 2008, the club won its first national honour&nbsp;– the [[Sierra Leonean FA Youth Cup]], only four seasons into its existence.<ref>{{cite web |title=THE STORY SO FAR |url=http://sierraleonemcfc.blogspot.co.uk/ |publisher=Phil Holme (via blogspot.co.uk) |access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref>


The senior team slowly worked its way into the national league system but was soon stymied when they were suspended for failing to turn up to away games, the club being too poor to pay for travel to games outside of walking range. After an appeal to the British club and its other supporters branches, this problem was swiftly resolved by the donation of a [[Toyota Coaster]] mini-bus, as well as a number of other items of equipment, including an updated set of match-worn kit, plus training kit and other items such as textbooks, in a donation effort spearheaded by club legend [[Paul Lake]].<ref name="bus"/> The bus fulfilled a secondary purpose of providing funding for the club, as the club rent it out as private transport on days when the bus is not in use by the team itself.
The senior team slowly worked its way into the national league system. They would then be suspended for failure to appear at their away games; the club was unable to finance away games and could only make it to those games within walking distance. An appeal was lodged with the British club, and appeals to others to support their predicament. Club legend [[Paul Lake]] spearheaded a campaign to have the public provide what was needed. Among the donations were: a [[Toyota Coaster]] mini-bus, equipment, uniforms and textbooks. The club took advantage of the vehicle to raise income by hiring it out to the public when not needed by the team.<ref name="bus"/>


==Honours==
==Honours==
=== Cups ===
===Cups===
* '''[[Sierra Leonean FA Youth Cup]]'''
* '''[[Sierra Leonean FA Youth Cup]]'''
** '''Winners (1):''' 2008
** '''Winners (1):''' 2008
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.sierraleonemcfc.co.uk/ Official site]
* {{oweb|http://www.sierraleonemcfc.co.uk/}}
* http://www.rsssf.com/tabless/sier2011.html
* [https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/sier2011.html RSSSF info]


{{Manchester City F.C.}}
{{Manchester City F.C.}}

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Manchester City F.C.
(Sierra Leone)
Full nameManchester City F.C.
Founded2004
ChairmanArmani Kamara
LeagueSierra Leone National First Division
Websitehttp://www.sierraleonemcfc.co.uk/

Manchester City F.C. (Sierra Leone), known as just Manchester City F.C. or Manchester City (Salone) in their home country, is a Sierra Leonean football club based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, currently a member of the Sierra Leone National First Division, the second highest division of football league in Sierra Leone.

Founded in 2004, the club is an offshoot of the local Manchester City F.C. supporters club, which as of 2009 was the largest non-UK based Manchester City supporters club in the world. Previously not self-sufficient, the club funds itself via using the team mini-bus, donated by UK-based supporters,[1] as a rental taxi/coach service although all kit is donated by other Manchester City (UK) supporters clubs and the English club themselves. Their kit features Manchester City F.C’s main sponsor, Etihad Airways.

History

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Following a chance meeting with a British national Manchester City fan, Armani Kamara – who made the connection while selling bric-a-brac on the Freetown beaches – created a Manchester City (UK) supporters club in his home town of Freetown.[2] Shortly after, off the back of the popularity of his supporters club, he made the decision to create two teams – a senior team and an affiliated youth side – which began playing in local leagues. Quickly, the Manchester side themselves offered to help out, and donated official match-worn 2003–04 season kits. Within a year, the youth side won its first competition, a local area cup competition.[3]

In 2008, the club won its first national honour – the Sierra Leonean FA Youth Cup, only four seasons into its existence.[4]

The senior team slowly worked its way into the national league system. They would then be suspended for failure to appear at their away games; the club was unable to finance away games and could only make it to those games within walking distance. An appeal was lodged with the British club, and appeals to others to support their predicament. Club legend Paul Lake spearheaded a campaign to have the public provide what was needed. Among the donations were: a Toyota Coaster mini-bus, equipment, uniforms and textbooks. The club took advantage of the vehicle to raise income by hiring it out to the public when not needed by the team.[1]

Honours

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Cups

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References

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  1. ^ a b "City in Sierra Leone II: The Bus". mcfc.co.uk. 10 October 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  2. ^ "What I know about Sierra Leone". theflashingblade.wordpress.com. 25 October 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  3. ^ "City in Sierra Leone: Part 1". mcfc.co.uk. 9 October 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  4. ^ "THE STORY SO FAR". Phil Holme (via blogspot.co.uk). Retrieved 22 June 2013.
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