Keravnos Strovolou FC ( el, Κεραυνός Στροβόλου) was a football

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based in Strovolos, Nicosia),

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. The team was part of the Keravnos B.C. sports club, which was founded in 1926; the parent club fields a men's basketball team.

Founding

The Men’s football division was originally formed in 1926 when Aggelos Hadjiiosif, part of Keravnos B.C. sports club, approached an amateur football team called "Neolea"( el, Νεολέα). The team, formed by various school students from the Nicosia District, qualified for the finals of a league held in

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where amateur teams were participating. Mr. Hadjiiosif approached "Neolea"( el, Νεολέα) before the finals and made them an offer to appear at the finals as Keravnos Strovolou FC ( el, Κεραυνός Στροβόλου), providing them with all the necessary equipment. The offer was accepted and they re-branded themselves as Keravnos Strovolou FC ( el, Κεραυνός Στροβόλου). They proceeded to emerge victorious in their first official match during that cup's finals.

Founding Roster (Prev. "Neolea"( el, Νεολέα))

* Sarris (GK) * Dimos Kokkinos * Tzoupras * Kokis Hadjipavlou * Peppis * Lefteris Atsalides * Pepis * Tasos Louka * Lefkos Savvides * Iordanis * Stelios (Half-Line)''

History

The team has had its ups and downs over the years, where it mostly featured in the second and third divisions. In 1979 the team advanced to the first division and remained there until 1982. In 1988-89 the football team advanced briefly to the first division again for one season but dropped back immediately. In 1991, the Club decided to suspend the football division indefinitely and to focus its efforts on developing the Basketball Teams.

Honours

Cypriot Second Division The Cypriot Second Division ( el, Πρωτάθλημα Β΄ Κατηγορίας) is the second highest football division of the Cypriot football league system. Administrated by the Cyprus Football Association, it is contested by 16 teams, with th ...

: ** Champions (2):

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Cypriot Third Division The Cypriot Third Division ( Greek: Πρωτάθλημα Γ΄ Κατηγορίας) is the third tier football league competition in Cyprus, run by the Cyprus Football Association. Each year, the top finishing teams of the league are promoted to ...

: ** Champions (1): 1971 Defunct football clubs in Cyprus Association football clubs established in 1926 1926 establishments in Cyprus {{Cyprus-footyclub-stub