Tourbillon FC

Tourbillon FC
Full nameTourbillon FC
Founded1972
GroundStade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat Ouya
N'Djamena, Chad
Capacity20,000
ChairmanMohammad Reza Laghaei ( DJ Tourbillon )
ManagerNambatingue Toko
LeagueChad Premier League
2018Chad Premier League, 3rd[1]

Tourbillon FC is a football (soccer) club from Chad based in N'Djamena. The club has won Chad Premier League title 6 times, they play their home matches at Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat Ouya.

The club is owned by Iranian entrepreneur Mohammad Reza Laghaei (DJ Tourbillon), who is also a former footballer.

History

Tourbillon FC was created in 1970. The club has won 6 national league titles - in 1987, 1991, 1997, 2000, 2001 and 2010. In 2010, Tourbillon claimed the league title on the final day of the season with a 3–1 win over Elect-Sport, finishing on 38 points. In 2014, Tourbillon FC was relegated to the lower division before recovering in 2015-2016, with the title of champion of its division.[2]

Sponsors

The club's sponsor in 2010 was Compagnie Sucrière du Tchad (CST; Chadian Sugar Company).[3]

Finances

Recently Tourbillon FC faced big financial problems after they were left out of sponsors.[4]

Management

On November 1, 2019 an elective general meeting of the club was held. Mohammad Reza Laghaei was renewed at the head of the club for a mandate of 4 years (renewable) and was accompanied by 4 vice presidents.[5] He was reappointed to the presidency of the club. Mohammad Reza Laghaei has already run the club for six years.

Position Name
Chairman Mohammad Reza Laghaei
Vice-chairmen Abakar Abdelkerim Adre
Malloum Mahamat
Kostoingue Boguyana
Amssiane Lamana
General secretary Hissen Kitagoto
General secretary deputies Djounfoun Golbasia Félix
Mahamat Ousmane
General treasurer Ahmat Djzouli
General treasurer deputies Adoum Hamdo de Gaulle
Aldom Symplice
The advisers Sanda Yerima
Mahamat Abakar Dede
Abakar Mahamat Saleh
Naime Dallou
Mangue Ouda
Djamal Moussa Atim
Mbaigeudim Naldoum Osé
Nichaba Maman
Lalem Sandra
Djimet Issa

Achievements

1987, 1991, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2010.
1987, 1989, 2008.
2008.

Performance in CAF competitions

1998 – First Round
2001 – Preliminary round
2002 – First Round
2008 – disqualified in preliminary round
2011 – withdrew in preliminary round
1992 – First Round
2006 – Preliminary round
2009 – First Round
1993 – First Round
1990 – First Round

Managers

  • Mamadou Bodjim (2006)[6]
  • Julien Toukam (2007–2008)
  • Djibrine Dembele (2009)[7]
  • Mahamat Adoum (2010, 2011)[8]
  • Nambatingue Toko (2011–Present)

Notable former players

References

  1. ^ "Tchad: Elect sport sacré champion national". 8 October 2018.
  2. ^ "#Football_Tourbillon FC: Saleh Kadre Kana reconduit pour un autre mandat". 2 November 2019.
  3. ^ "TCHADSPORT - Page 40".
  4. ^ "La refondation de Tourbillon FC!". tchadinfos.com. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Sport : Saleh Kadre Kana de nouveau président de Tourbillon FC". November 2019.
  6. ^ "Un comité prépare les compétitions internationales : Le staff technique des Sao est remanié – Le Progrès N° 1968 du 26 mai 2006". tchadactuel.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  7. ^ "1/16éme de finale retour de la coupe de la Caf: Union se qualifie sans convaincre". 6 April 2009.
  8. ^ "RCA – Tourbillon : Les compos - Rcafoot.com >> Site des supporters du RAJA, actualités, photos, vidéos, interviews". 15 February 2011. Archived from the original on 15 February 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  9. ^ "TCHADSPORT - Page 42".
  10. ^ "Tourbillon N'Djaména (2011)".