Coxim Atlético Clube (commonly known as Coxim or by the acronym CAC) is a Brazilian professional football club based in the city of Coxim, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. The club was founded on January 10, 2002.
History
The club was established on January 10, 2002. Its most notable achievement came in 2006, when it won the Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense (the top division of the Mato Grosso do Sul state football league) for the first and only time. This title qualified the club for the Copa do Brasil in 2007, where they were eliminated in the first stage by Atlético Paranaense.
Achievements
- Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense (1): 2006
- Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense Série B runner-up: 2005
Stadium
The club plays its home matches at Estádio André Borges, located in Coxim. The stadium has a maximum capacity of approximately 900 spectators.
Identity
The club's nicknames include CAC (acronym) and Jáus Furiosos ("Furious Jaús" — a reference to the jáu, a large fish native to the region's rivers). Its colors are traditionally represented in home and away kits.
Current Status
As of the 2022 season, Coxim Atlético Clube competes in the Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense Série A, the first division of Mato Grosso do Sul state football.
