Saint Louis Suns United FC

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Saint-Louis Suns United, is a football club based in Victoria, Seychelles. The club was formed as the result of a 2007 merger between Saint-Louis (founded in 1985) and Sunshine (1993).[3][4]

Saint-Louis Football Club
Full nameSaint-Louis Suns United Football Club
Nickname(s)Saints
Founded1 March 2007; 17 years ago (2007-03-01)
GroundStade Linité, Victoria, Seychelles
Capacity10,000[1]
ChairmanJeff Cooper[2]
ManagerDevis Khan
CoachMichel Renaud[2]
LeagueSeychelles Premier League
20241st , Champions

History

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Saint Louis Suns United was founded on 2007 after merger with Saint-Louis FC (established on the 1970s) and Sunshine SC (established on 1993).

Saint Louis won 13 Division One League titles between 1979 and 1994, and made several appearances in continental competitions. Sunshine won its first in 1995, after only two years in existence.[5] The following year Sunshine made its debut in international competition as it represented Seychelles in the African Cup of Champions Clubs. From its foundation the team has kept on playing in the top division.

Achievements

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1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994
1995 (as Sunshine SC)
2017 (as Saint Louis Suns United)
1988, 2003 (as Saint-Louis FC)
2000 (as Sunshine SC)
2010, 2017, 2024 (as Saint Louis Suns United)
2003 (as Saint-Louis FC)
2008 (as Saint Louis Suns United)

Performance in CAF competitions

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1989: First Round[7]
1990: First Round[8]
1991: Preliminary Round[9]
1992: Preliminary Round[10]
1996: Preliminary Round[11]
2004 – Preliminary Round[12]
1998: Preliminary Round[13]
2001: Second Round[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Saint Louis Suns United". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Saint Louis Football Club at the Final Ball". The Final Ball. Archived from the original on 2018-12-18. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  3. ^ R.D. (20 February 2007). "Football – Saint Louis Suns United introduced to fans". Seychelles Nation. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  4. ^ Schöggl, Hans (12 December 2013). "Seychelles – List of Foundation Dates". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  5. ^ a b Schöggl, Hans (12 November 2014). "Seychelles – List of Champions". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  6. ^ a b Schöggl, Hans (5 March 2015). "Seychelles – List of Cup Winners". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 3 August 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  7. ^ Boesenberg, Eric (18 May 2002). "African Club Competitions 1989". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  8. ^ Boesenberg, Eric (5 February 2015). "African Club Competitions 1990". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  9. ^ Boesenberg, Eric (9 July 2009). "African Club Competitions 1991". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  10. ^ Boesenberg, Eric (9 July 2009). "African Club Competitions 1996". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 24 July 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  11. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (9 July 2009). "African Club Competitions 1996". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 24 July 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  12. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (9 July 2009). "African Club Competitions 2004". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  13. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (9 July 2009). "African Club Competitions 1998". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  14. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (6 January 2003). "African Club Competitions 2001". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 31 July 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
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