Jasper United were a Nigerian

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club based in the city of

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. Founded by Jude Ezechukwu in July 1991 under the name Premier Breweries FC, they were founding member of the Professional League second division. After changing the name to "Jasper United" in 1994, the team won promotion to the First Division in 1995. Their next two seasons were the best in team history. The placed second in both 1996 and 1997, missing the title by goal difference and a single point. Both times they qualified for the CAF Cup the next year, reaching the semis in 1997. That was the highlight of the team as they slowly slid down the table the next few years. In 2001, they were banished to Minna after crowd violence against rival

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Eventually, Jasper finished 15th out of 16 teams, but won a relegation playoff with second-division Bendel United to stay up. They were however relegated the next season after finishing 18th, and disbanded after one season in the Professional Division One. Their seven-year record in the highest level was 94 wins, 44 draws and 91 losses.

Performance in CAF competitions

* CAF Cup: ::1997: Semifinals ::1998: Second Round

Former coaches

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External links

Football Icon Takes His Final Kick

References

Football clubs in Anambra State Association football clubs established in 1991 Association football clubs disestablished in 2003 Defunct football clubs in Nigeria 1991 establishments in Nigeria 2003 disestablishments in Nigeria {{Nigeria-footyclub-stub