S.V. Tuna is a

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club from the capital city

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, currently playing in the Lidbondentoernooi, the 3rd tier of football in Suriname.

History

Founded on 1 November 1950 in

, Suriname, S.V. Tuna played in the

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, the top flight of football in Suriname from the 1950s to the 1980s. Considered a strong club in the golden age of football in Suriname, the club brought forth many talents, such as Armand Sahadewsing, Puck Eliazer, Edwin Schal, Errol Emanuelson and

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. Playing their home matches on the Plein van 12 Mei, the square to commemorate the abolishment of slavery, their head office is located on the Sophiastraat. Tuna had a famous youth program, but were unable to win the national championship during their period at the top flight. During the eighties and nineties the club suffered some setbacks, and were eventually relegated to the

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in 1992. The club currently compete in the amateur district leagues of Suriname.

References

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1950 establishments in Suriname