Cebu F.C.
Full name | Dynamic Herb Cebu Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Gentle Giants | ||
Short name | DHC CFC | ||
Founded | 2021 | ||
Ground | Dynamic Herb Sports Complex | ||
Capacity | 500 | ||
Owner | Dynamic Herb Sports Incorporated | ||
Chairman | Uğur Taşçı | ||
Head coach | Mehmet Kakil | ||
League | Philippines Football League | ||
2022 | TBD | ||
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Dynamic Herb Cebu Football Club (also known as DH Cebu F.C. or Cebu Football Club) is a Filipino professional football club based in Cebu City. The team plays in the Philippines Football League (PFL), the top-flight league of football in the Philippines.[1]
The club was founded in 2021. Affiliated with Cebu Football Association, Cebu F.C. is the third professional club to represent its region, after Cebu Queen City United which competed in UFL Division 2, and Global Cebu which competed in the PFL.[2]
History
The club is owned by Dynamic Herb Sports Incorporated, under the management of Ugur Tasci, a Turkish businessman who first arrived in the Philippines in 1994, together with his brother, Cem Tasci who developed Leylam Football Club that brought honors to Cebu in football tournaments, locally and abroad.[3] Following the success of Leylam, Tacsi formed a new club that would join the Philippines Football League.[4]
Philippines Football League
In 2021, it was reported that Dynamic Herb Cebu was applying for a license to be able to join the PFL as early as that season. On 31 July 2021, Dynamic Herb Cebu was granted a provisional license pending full compliance of requirements that would allow it to participate in the 2021 PFL season.[5][6][7] The club is the successor of Leylam FC.[8]
Dynamic Herb Cebu's initial roster composed mostly of homegrown players from Leylam reinforced by players from other PFL clubs and collegiate teams.[9] The club's provisional license was affirmed on 24 August 2021.[10] The club was scheduled to debut in the 2021 PFL season, but the competition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11][12] The club played its first competitive match on November 11, 2021, a 1–0 loss to Stallion Laguna at the 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara.[13][14]
Affiliation with Hatayspor
In January 2022 the club launched a partnership with Süper Lig club Hatayspor.[15][16]
Stadium
Cebu F.C. uses the Dynamic Herb Sports Complex in Talisay as home venue for their matches.[17] The sports complex has a stadium with 500 seating capacity, two FIFA-standard football fields, and indoor arena that accommodates several sporting events like futsal, basketball, badminton and volleyball.[18][19]
Crest and colors
DH Cebu's crest features a whale shark from Oslob, Cebu.[20]
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt partner |
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2021–present | RAD Apparel | Dynamic Herb Sports1 The Green Table Tigertek Sports Pocari Sweat2 |
- 1Major shirt sponsor (names located at the front of the shirt).
- 2Secondary sponsor (names mostly located at the back of the shirt).
Players
First team squad
- As of 3 November 2021[21]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Personnel
Head coaches
Name | Period | Ref. |
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Oliver Colina | 2021–2022 | [24] |
Mehmet Kakil | 2022–present | [25] |
Records
Season | Division | Teams | PFL | CPA | AFC Cup | AFC Champions League |
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2021 | 1 | 7 | Cancelled | 4th | — | — |
Affiliated clubs
The following club is currently affiliated with Cebu:
- Hatayspor (2022–present)
References
- ^ "PFF gives Cebu provisionary license; Laos given deadline to fulfill requirements". Tiebreaker Times. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Dynamic Herb Cebu FC packs team with homegrown talent". Cebu Sports. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Dynamic Herb Facilities In Cebu Need Name Partners". Pinoyfootball. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Dynamic Herb Cebu FC is PH Football League's newest member". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "PFF First Instance Body Issues Decisions On Applicant Clubs". Philippine Football Federation. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "FIB decisions on applicant clubs". Philippines Football League. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Green light for Dynamic Herb FC for 2021 PFL". ASEAN Football Federation. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "DH Cebu Football Club appeals for support from Cebuanos in PFL campaign". 6 September 2021.
- ^ Aznar, Edri (13 August 2021). "Colina eyes strong debut season for Cebu FC in PFL". Sunstar. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (25 August 2021). "Cebu FC granted provisional license for 2021 PFL season". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "PFF reschedules PFL opener due to ECQ". Tiebreaker Times. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "PFL teams stay active". 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (15 November 2021). "Cebu Football Club gives homegrown talents chance to realize dream". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (November 11, 2021). "Cebu FC loses to Laguna FC in PH Football League's Copa debut". CDN Digital. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Hatayspor'dan iki antrenör ve 3 futbolcu Filipinler Ligi'ne transfer oldu" (in Turkish). Ajansspor. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Hatayspor'da sürpriz Filipinler gelişmesi" (in Turkish). Fanatik. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Lim: Sports bubble and a new football stadium in Cebu". Sunstar. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Unveiling of FIFA-standard artificial turf in Cebu being eyed in September". Cebu Daily News. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex: Cebu City's World-Class Football Turf". Sugbo PH. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (2 September 2021). "Dynamic Herb Cebu FC is PH Football League's newest member". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Rosal, Dale (1 November 2021). "Dynamic Herb Cebu Football Club bares full roster". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Hatayspor altyapısında top koşturan futbolcular Nazım Özcan, Arda Çınkır ve Mert Altınöz Filipinler'in süper ligi PFL'de top koşturacak" (in Turkish). Karsmanset. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "UP trio to lead Cebu FC in PFL". Tiebreaker Times. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Newly formed Cebu Football Club to see action in PFL". Inquirer. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Hatayli Futbolcular Filipinler'de Top Kosturacak" (in Turkish). Spor Haberleri. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.