Assyriska BK is a
Swedish
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football club based in
Västra Frölunda
Västra Frölunda, sometimes referred to as just Frölunda, is one of 21 boroughs in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located in the south western part of the city, and is the smallest of the boroughs with a population of 12,855 (2004) on 3.7 ...
,
Gothenburg.
The club was formed in 1985 by
Assyrian
Assyrian may refer to:
* Assyrian people, the indigenous ethnic group of Mesopotamia.
* Assyria, a major Mesopotamian kingdom and empire.
** Early Assyrian Period
** Old Assyrian Period
** Middle Assyrian Empire
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* Assyrian ...
immigrants
and is currently playing in
Division 2 Västra Götaland
Division 2 is the fourth level in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 84 Swedish football teams. Division 2 had status as the official second level from 1928 to 1986 but was replaced by Division 1 in 1987. It then had status ...
which is the fourth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at
Ruddalens IP
Ruddalens IP is a sports venue in Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg, Sweden.
It houses a football stadium for the teams Västra Frölunda IF, Utsiktens BK, Assyriska BK and BK Skottfint with a total capacity of 5,000 spectators.
The speed sk ...
in Västra Frölunda.
Assyriska BK are affiliated to the
Göteborgs Fotbollförbund
Göteborgs Fotbollförbund ''(Gothenburg Football Association)'' is one of the 24 district organisations of the Swedish Football Association. It administers lower tier football in Gothenburg and surrounding municipalities.
Background
Götebo ...
.
History
The
Assyrians who had settled in
Gothenburg formed in 1976 the football club Göteborgs Assyriska Idrottsförening (GAIF) that was attached to the Assyriska Mesopotamiska Association in Gothenburg.
After a couple years of football experience they formed in 1985 Assyriska BK (ABK) as a sports division of the Assyriska Mesopotamiska Association in Gothenburg. ABK was reformed into an independent association and formed with the objective of promoting their sporting interests in the Assyrian Association in Gothenburg. The club has its base within the Assyriska Association of Västra Frölunda with over 1,000 members.
Since their foundation Assyriska BK has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the
Swedish football league system. Over the years the club has expanded and has today several youth teams.
In 2016 Assyriska BK was promoted for the first time in the club history to
Division 1 which is the third tier of Swedish football.
In 1985 Yousif Sifo played on the team and has held all scoring records.
Supporters
Assyriska BK's official fan club was formed in 2008 under the name
Ultras Suryoye Göteborg, also known as
USG.
Current squad
''As of 19 February 2020.''
Current staff
* Head coach: Ahrun Çiçek''
* Assistant coach: George Kalyun
* Assistant coach: Daniel Stanisic
* Goalkeeper coach: Juan Ramon
* Physical Coach: Sohell Kassal
Season to season
See also
*
List of Assyrian-Syriac football teams in Sweden
The following is a List of Assyrian-Syriac football teams in Sweden.
The Swedish football league system currently has ten levels, with the first five being governed by the Swedish Football Association. The sixth to tenth levels are controlled by ...
References
External links
Assyriska BKnbsp;– official website
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Assyriska BK
Assyrian football clubs
Assyrian/Syriac football clubs in Sweden
Football clubs in Västra Götaland County
Association football clubs established in 1985
1985 establishments in Sweden
Diaspora sports clubs