| Full name | Tourbillon FC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 | ||
| Ground | Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat Ouya N'Djamena, Chad | ||
| Capacity | 20,000 | ||
| Chairman | Mohammad Reza Laghaei ( DJ Tourbillon ) | ||
| Manager | Nambatingue Toko | ||
| League | Chad Premier League | ||
| 2018 | Chad Premier League, 3rd | ||
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Tourbillon FC is a football (soccer) club from Chad based in N'Djamena. The club has won Chad Premier League title 6 times, they play their home matches at Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat Ouya.
The club is owned by Iranian entrepreneur Mohammad Reza Laghaei (DJ Tourbillon), who is also a former footballer.
History
Tourbillon FC was created in 1970. The club has won 6 national league titles - in 1987, 1991, 1997, 2000, 2001 and 2010. In 2010, Tourbillon claimed the league title on the final day of the season with a 3–1 win over Elect-Sport, finishing on 38 points. In 2014, Tourbillon FC was relegated to the lower division before recovering in 2015-2016, with the title of champion of its division.
Sponsors
The club's sponsor in 2010 was Compagnie Sucrière du Tchad (CST; Chadian Sugar Company).
Finances
Recently Tourbillon FC faced big financial problems after they were left out of sponsors.
Management
On November 1, 2019 an elective general meeting of the club was held. Mohammad Reza Laghaei was renewed at the head of the club for a mandate of 4 years (renewable) and was accompanied by 4 vice presidents. He was reappointed to the presidency of the club. Mohammad Reza Laghaei has already run the club for six years.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Mohammad Reza Laghaei |
| Vice-chairmen | Abakar Abdelkerim Adre Malloum Mahamat Kostoingue Boguyana Amssiane Lamana |
| General secretary | Hissen Kitagoto |
| General secretary deputies | Djounfoun Golbasia Félix Mahamat Ousmane |
| General treasurer | Ahmat Djzouli |
| General treasurer deputies | Adoum Hamdo de Gaulle Aldom Symplice |
| The advisers | Sanda Yerima Mahamat Abakar Dede Abakar Mahamat Saleh Naime Dallou Mangue Ouda Djamal Moussa Atim Mbaigeudim Naldoum Osé Nichaba Maman Lalem Sandra Djimet Issa |
Achievements
- 1987, 1991, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2010.
- Chad Cup: 3
- 1987, 1989, 2008.
- 2008.
Performance in CAF competitions
- CAF Champions League: 5 appearances
- African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1 appearance
- 1992 – First Round
- CAF Confederation Cup: 2 appearances
- CAF Cup: 1 appearance
- 1993 – First Round
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 1 appearance
- 1990 – First Round
Managers
- Mamadou Bodjim (2006)
- Julien Toukam (2007–2008)
- Djibrine Dembele (2009)
- Mahamat Adoum (2010, 2011)
- Nambatingue Toko (2011–Present)
Notable former players
- Japhet N'Doram
- Ezechiel Ndouassel
- Armel Koulara
- Sitamadji Allarassem
- Armand Djerabe
- Leger Djimrangar
- Hilaire Kedigui
- Karl Max Barthelemy
- Ndakom Valerie Ndeidoum
- Ahmed Evariste Medego
References
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- "#Football_Tourbillon FC: Saleh Kadre Kana reconduit pour un autre mandat". 2 November 2019.
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- "La refondation de Tourbillon FC!". tchadinfos.com. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- "Sport : Saleh Kadre Kana de nouveau président de Tourbillon FC". November 2019.
- "Un comité prépare les compétitions internationales : Le staff technique des Sao est remanié – Le Progrès N° 1968 du 26 mai 2006". tchadactuel.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- "1/16éme de finale retour de la coupe de la Caf: Union se qualifie sans convaincre". 6 April 2009.
- "RCA – Tourbillon : Les compos - Rcafoot.com >> Site des supporters du RAJA, actualités, photos, vidéos, interviews". 15 February 2011. Archived from the original on 15 February 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- "TCHADSPORT - Page 42".
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