Atlético Rio Negro Clube, commonly known as Rio Negro, is a Brazilian

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club based in

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, Roraima state. They competed in the

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once.

History

The club was founded on April 26, 1971. Rio Negro won the

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in 1991 and in 2000. They competed in the

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, when they were eliminated in the First Round by São Raimundo-AM.

Honours

State

** Winners (2): 1991, 2000 ** Runners-up (4): 1975, 1984, 1999, 2001

Women's Football

* Campeonato Roraimense de Futebol Feminino ** Winners (2): 2023, 2024

Stadium

Atlético Rio Negro Clube play their home games at Estádio Flamarion Vasconcelos, nicknamed ''Canarinho''. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 6,000 people.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rio Negro Clube RR, Atletico Football clubs in Roraima Association football clubs established in 1971 1971 establishments in Brazil