Anagennisi Arta Football Club ( el, Π.Α.Ε. Γ.Α.Σ. Αναγέννηση Άρτας) is a
Greek
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football
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club, based in
Arta, in the North-West part of Greece. The emblem of the team depicts the historical bridge of Arta. The club was established in 1960 from the union between local Arta clubs Panamvrakikos (1928), Aetos (1948) and Olympiacos (1957). The colours of the club are Black-White. 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. The club has nurtured many great football players in the past such as
Antonis Nikopolidis
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Giorgos Vaitsis
Georgios Vaitsis ( el, Γεώργιος Βαΐτσης; born 1 August 1967) is a Greek former professional footballer. A powerful forward, he is mostly remembered for his headers and his shooting skills. Vaitsis played for Anagennisi Artas, Pana ...
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Sotiris Balafas
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Michalis Kapsis
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Club career
Aris Nikeas
Kapsis st ...
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Vaggelis Kaounos
Vangelis Kaounos (Greek: Βαγγέλης Καούνος; born 29 October 1977) is a Greek former professional footballer.
Career
Born in Arta, Kaounos previously played for Skoda Xanthi F.C. and Kallithea F.C. in the Alpha Ethniki. He also ...
and others. Arta fans have a brotherhood with Palermo fans. For the 2015/2016 season,
Anagennisi play in the first league of
Arta Prefecture
Honours
Domestic Titles and Honours
**
Third Division: 3
*** 1968–69, 1975–76, 1977–78
**
Fourth Division
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: 2
*** 1982–83, 1990–91
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Championship Arta: 4
*** 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2013–2014, 2018–19
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Cup Arta: 7
*** 1993–94, 1998–99, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2009–10, 2012–13
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Championship Epirus: 3
*** 1965–66, 1968–69, 1975–76
**
Cup Epirus: 2
*** 1975–76, 1977–78
Players
Current squad
See also
Handball
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
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(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
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
Football team's official website
Fans' official website
Women's handball
{{Football League 2 (Greece)
Football clubs in Epirus
Association football clubs established in 1960
1960 establishments in Greece
Gamma Ethniki clubs