Leventis United was a football team based in

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. It was founded in 1982 as an amalgam of clubs from Oyo State, backed by the Royal Nigeria Carpet compan

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corporation Leventis. Leventis won the Third Division in 1984, the same year they won the

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. The following year, they were promoted to the First Division after winning the Second Division with an undefeated record, a first in Nigerian football history. Under the management of John Mastoroudes, the team quickly became one of the best financed sides in the country. However, the club suffered during the late 1980s due to recession and political instability . The Leventis Company withdrew financial support, leading to the team's disbandment after the 1987 league season. After two decades, a grassroots effort was made to resurrect the team, but proved unsuccessful.

Achievements

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: 1 ::1986. (third straight title in 3 different divisions). *

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: 2 ::1984, 1986. *Nigerian Super Cup: 1 ::1984.

Performance in CAF competitions

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: **1985: ''Runners-up'' *

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1987 Events January * January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency. * January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade. * January 3 – Afghan leader ...

: Quarter-finals

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Mastoroudes prays for Amodu’s success

We must stop the Mafia, says John Mastoroudes

Masteroudes Re-assembles Leventis United
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