Syrianska IF Kerburan is a
Swedish
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based
football club
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in the city of
Västerås
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Västerås ...
. The club, formed in 1977 by
Aramean (Syriac) immigrants, has advanced through the league system and is currently playing in the fourth highest Swedish league,
Division 2.
History
Syrianska IF Kerburan was established in 1977. The first name on the club was Kerburan IF, because of the large
Aramean (Syriac) immigrants from the Aramean village
Kerburan,
Turkey
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. The name was later changed to Syrianska IF Kerburan in 1993.
The club is affiliated to the
Västmanlands Fotbollförbund
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.
Current squad
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Season to season
Attendances
In recent seasons Syrianska IF Kerburan have had the following average attendances:
''* Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.''
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
Syrianska IF Kerburannbsp;– official site
Assyrian football clubs
Assyrian/Syriac football clubs in Sweden
Football clubs in Västmanland County
Association football clubs established in 1977
Sport in Västmanland County
1977 establishments in Sweden
Diaspora sports clubs
Sport in Västerås
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