Anagennisi Arta Football Club (Greek: Γ.Α.Σ. Αναγέννηση Άρτας) is a Greek football club, based in Arta, in the North-West part of Greece. The club was established in 1960 from the union between local Arta clubs Panamvrakikos (1928), Aetos (1948) and Olympiacos (1957).
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| Full name | Γ.Α.Σ. Αναγέννηση Άρτας | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Μαύρη Θύελλα (Black Storm) | ||
| Short name | ANA | ||
| Founded | 1960 | ||
| Ground | Arta Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 1,500 | ||
| League | Gamma Ethniki | ||
| 2023–24 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2), 6th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Honours edit
Domestic titles and honours edit
- Fourth Division: 2 (1982–83, 1990–91)
- Championship Arta: 5 (1999–2000, 2001–02, 2013–2014, 2018–19, 2022-23)
- Cup Arta: 10 (1993–94, 1998–99, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23)
- Championship Epirus: 3 (1963–64, 1968–69, 1975–76)
- Cup Epirus: 2 (1975–76, 1977–78)
Supporters edit
The fans were never under a strong organisation. They used to form various groups like "black cannibals" or "black knights" but nothing official. There is no official fan club. Arta fans have a brotherhood with Palermo fans.
Crest and colours edit
The emblem of the team depicts the historical bridge of Arta.The colours of the club are Black-White.
Notable former players edit
The club has nurtured many great football players in the past such as Antonis Nikopolidis, Giorgos Vaitsis, Sotiris Balafas, Michalis Kapsis, Vangelis Kaounos and others.
See also edit
Handball edit
In addition to football, the Anagennisi club is well known for its successful women's handball team. It was founded in 1987. Since then it has won:
- 12 national championships (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
- 10 national cups (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008)
The men's handball team isn't so successful. It has played in the second league for years.
Volleyball edit
The volleyball team was founded in 1980. It never managed to play the lead at a high level. However, it has won several titles in lower divisions for both men and women.
External links edit
- Football team's official website (in Greek)
- Fans' official website (in Greek)
- Women's handball (in Greek)