Abi Al-Khaseeb SC (Arabic: نادي أبي الخصيب الرياضي, lit. 'Abi Al-Khaseeb Sports Club') is an Iraqi professional football club based in Abi Al-Khaseeb District, Basra Governorate, Iraq. The club was founded in 1968 and primarily competes in football, though like many Iraqi sports clubs, it may support various other sports as well.
History
Abi Al-Khaseeb Sports Club was established in 1968 in the Abi Al-Khaseeb district, south of Basra city. The club has a long history in Iraqi football, having participated in the Iraqi Premier League, the top tier of Iraqi football, during various periods, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. While they have not won major national titles, they are a well-known club within the Basra Governorate and southern Iraq, representing their district in national competitions.
In recent years, the club has typically competed in the Iraqi First Division League (the second tier) or the Iraqi Second Division League (the third tier), aiming for promotion back to the higher divisions. The club plays its home matches at the Abi Al-Khaseeb Stadium.
Stadium
Abi Al-Khaseeb SC plays its home matches at Abi Al-Khaseeb Stadium, located within the Abi Al-Khaseeb district. The stadium serves as a local hub for sports activities in the area.
Honours
As of the current information, Abi Al-Khaseeb SC has not won any major national trophies. Their achievements are primarily related to participation and occasional strong performances in the top and second-tier Iraqi leagues.
See also
- Iraqi Premier League
- Iraq Football Association
- Sport in Iraq
- Basra Governorate