| Founded | October 2023 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Teslim Balogun Stadium |
| Capacity | 24,325 |
| Owner | Dozy Mmobuosi |
| Head Coach | Ortega Deniran |
| League | Nigeria National League |
1472 Football Club commonly referred to as 1472 FC, is a Nigeria professional football club based in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] The club, founded in 2023, competes in the Nigeria National League, the second tier of the Nigerian football league system. The team plays at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.[2][3]
History
1472 Football Club was formed in October 2023 by Dozy Mmobuosi.[4] After sponsoring the 2023 Nigeria Federation Cup and attempt to purchase Sheffield United, Mmobuosi decided to startup his own football club in Nigeria.[5] The name of the club was curled from the year 1472 in Nigeria where Lagos was visited by the Portuguese explorer Ruy de Sequeira.[6] 1472 FC purchased playing rights in Nigeria National League (NNL) in October 2023 after fulfilling all obligations to participate in NNL.[7]
Formation and 2023/2024 debut season
The club played its first debut match on 11 November 2023 against former NPFL club Dakkada Football club where they gained a point from the away match against the club in a 2-2 draw at the Uyo Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom State.[8] Their first league goal was scored by Solomon Alade.[9] It is rumored that the team is currently constructing a 20,000 capacity stadium to house 1472 FC as its home ground.
On 21 November 2023, the club announced the signing of two international players from Brazil.[10][11]
Stadium
The team currently plays at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.[11]
Squad
- As of December 1, 2023
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ↑ "NEW CLUB ALERT". New National Star. 2023-11-04. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-11-05). "1472 FC 'll revolutionise club football in Nigeria, says Sanni". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ Admin, New Telegraph (2023-11-05). "Mmobuosi Unveils New NNL Club,1472 Fc, In Surulere". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ Oguntimehin, Ayomide (2023-11-04). "Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi unveils new Lagos club as Sheffield United takeover fails - Soccernet NG". Soccernet.ng. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ Ezekute, Nnamdi (2023-11-05). "1472 FC Will Play In NPFL Next Season –CEO, Sanni". Complete Sports. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ Dickson-Amagada, Mazino (2023-11-05). "New clubside 1472 FC unveiled in Lagos". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ Adesanya, Taiwo (2023-11-05). "1472 FC unveil players for new NNL season". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ admin (2023-12-01). "Dakkada F.C. shares point with newcomer 1472 FC - Nigeria Sports News". Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ "Dakkada Misses Last-minute Penalty to Subdue 1472 FC in NNL Encounter". thesouthernexaminer.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ↑ Adesanya, Taiwo (2023-11-21). "NNL side 1472 sign Brazilian duo". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- 1 2 Busari, Niyi. "NNL Update: 1472 FC Signs Brazilian Duo". NNL Update: 1472 FC Signs Brazilian Duo. Retrieved 2023-12-04.