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2024–25 Bahraini Premier League
The 2024–25 Bahraini Premier League (also known as Nasser Bin Hamad Premier League) is the 68th top-level football season in Bahrain. The season started on 21 September 2024 and will end on a date that is yet to be determined. Teams Twelve teams are competing in the league – the top eight teams from the previous season, the top two teams from the relegation play-offs and the two teams directly promoted from the Second Division. The directly promoted teams were Bahrain SC and A'Ali and the team promoted from the relegation play-offs was Malkiya. Bahrain SC and Malkiya returned to the top flight after respective absences of one and three years, whereas A'Ali are making their Premier League debut this season. They replaced Al-Hidd, Al-Hala and Busaiteen, who were relegated to the Second Division after respective spells of three, three and one year in the top flight. Stadiums and locations Although every match contains a home and away team for administrative purposes (kit c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahraini Premier League
The Bahraini Premier League is the main domestic football competition in the kingdom of Bahrain. Currently known as the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League, the first season was held in 1956-1957. The winners of the domestic championship qualify for the AFC Champions League Two. The championship is currently contested by 12 clubs. Structure Current structure 12 clubs currently play a two round robin set of fixtures totaling 22 games in order to determine the league champions. Although games are theoretically to be played on a home and away basis, almost all games are played at the National Stadium. The eleventh and twelfth-placed clubs are relegated with the ninth and tenth entering the relegation play-offs. Previous structures In earlier seasons, the league has been radically overhauled to feature all the professional clubs of Bahrain. Instances being the 2008–09 and 2002 league seasons. The leagues featuring up to 19 teams would play each other on one occasion with the top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Hala SC
Al Hala Sports Club () is a Bahraini professional football and basketball club based in Halat Bu Maher, Muharraq. They play in Bahraini Premier League, the top division in Bahraini football. Achievements * Bahraini Premier League: 1 :: 1979. * Bahraini Second Division League: 1 :: 2006. * Bahraini King's Cup The King's Cup is Bahrain's premier knockout tournament in men's football. The national cup has had many different names over the years. Emir Cup (1952–59 & 1978–2002), Federation Cup (1960–77) and King's Cup (2003–present). Previous ...: 4 :: 1976, 1980, 1981, 2023. Football clubs in Bahrain {{Bahrain-footyclub-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muharraq
Muharraq () is Bahrain's third most populous city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The population of Muharraq in 2020 was 263,373. Muharraq served as the country’s capital until 1932. It rose to prominence during the 19th century as the center of Bahrain’s pearling industry, playing a vital economic and cultural role. The city retains much of its traditional character, with historic buildings, mosques, and markets that reflect its maritime heritage. Today, Muharraq is recognized for its preservation efforts and is part of the UNESCO-listed Pearling Path. The city of Muharraq lies on the eastern edge of Bahrain, directly across the water from Manama, and is connected to the capital by a series of causeways. It is a densely built urban area bordered by the Persian Gulf and features a mix of old neighborhoods and modern infrastructure. Muharraq’s compact layout preserves a traditional Gulf urban pattern, with narrow streets and close- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamad Town
Madinat Hamad or ''Hamad Town'' () is a primarily commuter city within northern Bahrain. It was a municipality of Bahrain in the central part of the country. Split from the municipality of Ar Rifa' wa al Mintaqah al Janubiyah in 1991, its territory is now in the Northern Governorate. Its name refers to the current king of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. The city is culturally diverse, housing a proportionally mixed Shia-Sunni population of varying socio-economic backgrounds. Today, Hamad Town is an epitome of Bahraini multiculturalism, with no single ethnic or religious group making up the majority of inhabitants. History Hamad Town was set up in 1984 as a 'housing town' where the government built council houses for those who could not afford the ever increasing house prices in other parts of the country. In 1990 the government opened the door of Bahrain to the Kuwaiti people who were suffering from the effects of the Gulf War with Iraq. It provided free houses and schools ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009–10 Bahrain First Division League ...
The 2009–10 Bahrain First Division League was the 53rd season of top-level football in Bahrain. Muharraq Club had been the defending champions for the previous four seasons, but lost this championship on the final day to Al-Ahli (Manama). Structure Changes The league was reduced from the previous season's 19 to 10 clubs. Members clubs Final league table 8th-place play-off ''Al Hala come 8th, Malkiya enter promotion/relegation playoff'' Promotion/relegation play-off Fixtures and results {{DEFAULTSORT:2009-10 Bahrain First Division League Bahraini Premier League seasons 1 Bah Bah is a Block and sub-division in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh in India. The township is on the State Highway 62 of Uttar Pradesh. The place is surrounded by three rivers giving it its name. Geography This place is situated in Agra distric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manama
Manama ( ', Bahrani Arabic, Bahrani pronunciation: ) is the capital and List of cities in Bahrain, largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 297,502 as of 2012. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a diverse population. After periods of Portuguese Empire, Portuguese and Persian control and a short invasion from the ruling dynasty of House of Saud, Saudi Arabia, followed by a longer invasion by Oman, Bahrain established itself as an sovereign state, independent nation in 1971 following a period of British hegemony. Manama has a history that spans over several centuries. First mentioned in Islamic texts as early as the 14th century, Manama remained a small trading port until it came under Portuguese Empire, Portuguese control in the early 1500s. In 1602, the Safavid dynasty, Safavid Persians expelled the Portuguese, and Manama became a regional center for commerce and Pearl#Pearl_farming, pearling. By the late 19th century, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahraini Second Division
The Bahraini Second Division is the second-tier domestic football competition in the kingdom of Bahrain. The first season was held in 2002 for the 2002–03 season, however it was rebranded to the modern-day Second Division for the 2009–10 season. The champion and the second-placed team of the domestic league are directly promoted to the Bahraini Premier League, and promotion play-offs are held between the teams of both leagues to decide the two other promoted teams. The championship is currently contested by 12 clubs. Structure Current structure Twelve clubs currently play two round robin set of fixtures totaling twenty-two home and away games in order to determine the league champions. The first and second-placed clubs are promoted with the third and fourth entering the promotion play-offs. Clubs (2024–25) * Al-Hala * Al-Hidd * Al-Ittifaq Maqaba * Al-Ittihad * Al-Tadamun * Budaiya * Buri * Busaiteen * Etehad Al-Reef * Isa Town Isa Town (, ''Madīnat ʿĪsā'') is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A'ali
A'ali () is a major town in northern Bahrain. It is a part of the Northern Governorate, although from 2001 to 2014 it lay within the Central Governorate (Bahrain), Central Governorate. A'ali is famous for its Dilmun Burial Mounds, ancient burial mounds, especially several very large burial mounds in the city centre. A'ali is also famous for its traditional handcrafted pottery, which can be seen and bought from different potters and boutiques in the whole town. History Dilmun era The Dilmun Burial Mounds, burial mounds date to the Dilmun era (3200 BC-330 BC). In February 1889 some of the mounds were investigated by the British explorer Theodore Bent, J. Theodore Bent and his wife Mabel Bent, Mabel. The site was then excavated by many foreign archaeological teams throughout the 20th century. An important group of artifacts was excavated by the British archaeologist Ernest J. H. Mackay, Ernest Mackay and can now be found in the British Museum, London. It includes an unus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 In Bahraini Football
The 2023–24 season was the 68th competitive association football season in Bahrain. National teams Bahrain national football team Friendlies FIFA World Cup & AFC Asian Cup qualification = Second round – Group H = AFC Asian Cup = Group E = = Knockout stage = Bahrain national under-23 football team AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification =Group D= Asian Games =Group E= =Knockout stage= Men's football AFC Cup Qualifying play-offs = Play-off round = , +West Zone Group stage = Group C = Knockout stage = Zonal semi-finals = , + Leagues Premier League Second Division Play-offs Cup competitions King's Cup = Final = FA Cup = Final = Super Cup Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:2023-24 in Bahraini football Seasons in Bahraini football Football Football Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kick (f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Riffa SC
Al-Riffa Sports Club () is a Bahraini professional football club based in Riffa, that competes in the Bahraini Premier League, the top flight of Bahraini football. History The club was founded in 1953 as West Riffa Sports Club. In 2001, the club changed its name to Al-Riffa Sports Club. Stadium Riffa use Bahrain National Stadium as their home ground, which has the capacity for nearly 24,000 spectators. Current squad First-team squad Achievements The club's first international achievement was in 1982 when Riffa placed second in the GCC Club Cup. This was an important achievement for the club and Bahraini football in general as it helped the region take notice of the talent available in Bahrain. Domestic *Bahraini Premier League: 14 ** 1982, 1987, 1990, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2012, 2014, 2019, 2021, 2022. * Bahraini King's Cup: 7 ** 1973, 1985, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2019, 2021. *Bahraini FA Cup: 4 ** 2000, 2001, 2004, 2014. * Bahraini Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Shabab Club (Manama)
Al-Shabab Club () is a Bahraini professional football club based in Jidhafs. They use Bahrain National Stadium as home ground. Achievements * Bahraini King's Cup: 1 :: 2004 *Bahraini Super Cup: 1 :: 2004 Notable players * Hakeem al-Araibi (2009–2012) * Abdul Aziz Yusif (2016–17) Political interference After the Bahraini uprising of 2011, Al-Shabab was one of two teams dissolved for allegedly being involved in Shia Shia Islam is the second-largest branch of Islam. It holds that Muhammad designated Ali ibn Abi Talib () as both his political successor (caliph) and as the spiritual leader of the Muslim community (imam). However, his right is understood ... agitation. They were later reinstated, but demoted to Bahrain's second tier. References External links Al-Shabab Clubon Goalzz Football clubs in Bahrain 2001 establishments in Bahrain Association football clubs established in 2001 {{Bahrain-footyclub-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Najma SC (Bahrain)
Al-Najma SC () is a Bahraini professional multi-sports club based in Manama. Incorporated in 1946, the club has departments of football, handball, volleyball and basketball. The club's football section competes in the Bahraini Premier League, the top-flight of Bahraini football. History Al-Najma Club was merged with Al Wahda, which won the Bahraini King's Cup in 1988, 1992 and 1994, and Al-Arabi, which won the Bahraini King's Cup in 1969 and the 1974–75 Bahraini Premier League; then with Al-Hilal, Al-Qadisiya, which played the Bahraini King's Cup final in 2000, and Ras Al-Rumman in 2002. Football Partners Diyar Al Muharraq Kuwait Finance House Macron Achievements *Bahraini Premier League: 1 :: 1974–1975 * Bahraini King's Cup: 7 :: 1969, 1988, 1992, 1994, 2006, 2007, 2018 * Bahraini Super Cup: 2 :: 2007, 2008 Performance in AFC competitions *AFC Cup: 2 appearances ::2008: Group Stage ::2019: Group Stage Performance in UAFA Competitions *Gulf Club Champions Cup: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
