Al Wahda Football Club () is an Emirati professional

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club based in

Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, second-most popu ...

, that competes in the

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. The club was founded in 1974 and plays its home games at the

Al Nahyan Stadium Al-Nahyan Stadium () is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is also known as Al Wahda Stadium. It is currently used for football (soccer), football matches and is the home ground of Al-Wahda Club (Abu Dhabi), Al Wahda. ...

. The club's colours are maroon, navy blue and white.

History

Foundation

The first team created in Abu Dhabi was Al-Ahli in 1966, followed respectively by Al-Ittihad in 1968, Al-Falah and Al-Wahda in 1969. In 1974, a decision was made by the Minister of youth and sport to create Abu Dhabi SC by merging Al-Ittihad and Al-Wahda on 13 March 1974, and to create Al-Emirates SC by merging Al-Ahli and Al-Falah on 3 June 1974. In 1984, Abu Dhabi SC and Al-Emirates SC merged to create Al-Wahda FC.

Modern era

1999 1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launc ...

, Al Wahda won their maiden UAE League title with 8 points ahead of their rivals

Al Ain Al Ain () is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is Oman–United Arab Emirates border, bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi. Al A ...

. In 2018, Al Wahda changed its official logo as part of a new club redesign.

Honours

Leagues

: 4 * Champions: 1998–99, 2000–01, 2004–05, 2009–10

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: 2 * Champions: 1976–77, 1984–85

Cups

UAE President's Cup The UAE President's Cup, or simply the President Cup, is a association football, football tournament that takes place in United Arab Emirates, between Football team, clubs in the UAE Pro League and the UAE First Division League. The winner qualifi ...

: 2 * Champions: 1999–2000, 2016–17

UAE Federation Cup The Federation cup (Arabic: كأس الاتحاد الإماراتي) was a United Arab Emirates football tournament for UAE Football League teams. Starting from the 2008-09 season or whats known as the Pro Era this tournament was replaced with UAE ...

: 3 * Champions: 1986, 1995, 2001

UAE League Cup The UAE League Cup () is a knockout tournament for clubs in the UAE Pro-League. The first edition of the tournament was played in the 2008–09 Etisalat Emirates Cup, 2008–2009 season. In the 2008–09 season, UAE League Cup replaced the UAE Fed ...

: 3 * Champions: 2015–16, 2017–18, 2023–24

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: 4 * Champions: 2002, 2011,

2017 2017 was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations General Assembly. Events January * January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ...

2018 Events January * January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency. * January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...

Home stadium

The

is the home of Al Wahda. Built in 1995 and renovated for the

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, it seats 15,895 supporters. It lays beside

Al Wahda Mall Al Wahda Mall (Arabic: is a shopping center located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Opened on 5 June 2007, this mall is owned by Al Wahda Sports Club, Abu Dhabi, and managed by Lulu Group International. It is located along Old Airport Road ...

, on Ahmed Bin Khalaf Al Otaiba Street, and is hence located in the centre of the city of Abu Dhabi.

Performance in AFC competitions

Al Wahda has been qualifying for Asian competitions since the late 90s. They have made multiple appearances in the

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. Al Wahda FC made two appearances in the

Asian Cup Winners Cup The Asian Cup Winners' Cup was an Asian football club competition contested annually by the winners of domestic cup competitions. The cup was, chronologically, the second seasonal inter-Asian club competition organised by Asian Football Confedera ...

, in the 1998–99 and the 2000–01 seasons, reaching the first round on both occasions. :: ::

Current squad

(c)

Out on loan

Coaching staff

Managerial history

^* Served as caretaker coach.

Pro-League record

_{Notes 2019–20 UAE football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates

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References

External links

* * {{Arabian Gulf League teamlist Wahda Association football clubs established in 1984 Sport in Abu Dhabi Sport in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 1984 establishments in the United Arab Emirates