Taliya Sports Club () is a
Syria
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n professional
football
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club based in
Hama
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.
History
The Taliya Sports Club was founded in 1941 in the Syrian city of
Hama
Hama ( ', ) is a city on the banks of the Orontes River in west-central Syria. It is located north of Damascus and north of Homs. It is the provincial capital of the Hama Governorate. With a population of 996,000 (2023 census), Hama is one o ...
under the name of Al-Waqah Club. In 1971 the clubs (Al-Waqqa - Al-Ahly - Umayya) were merged into one with the name Al-Taliya Club.
The club's biggest success was reaching the cup final in 2007, where they lost to the reigning champion
Al-Karamah SC
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. The highest league position – 3rd place, also comes from 2007 season.
Honours
Current squad
Gallery
Raja de Casablanca vs Al Taliya, Arabian Champions League, October 29 2008-03.jpg, The Al Taliya team during the match in 2008
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at the Arab Champions League
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against the club of Raja de Casablanca at the Stade Mohammed V
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in Morocco
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References
External links
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Football clubs in Syria
Association football clubs established in 1941
1941 establishments in Mandatory Syria