Full name Erbil Sports Club
Nickname(s) Yellow Castle
Founded 1968
Ground Franso Hariri Stadium
(Capacity: 40,000)
For the first time in its history, Erbil became champions of the Premier League after beating Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (1–0) in the final game on Friday, July 6, 2007.
On 24 August 2008 Erbil retained their status as Premier League champions with a well-deserved win over Baghdad based Al-Zawraa. On 16 July 2009 Erbil became the champion of super league for the third consecutive year after beating Najaf FC. Overall they are the 9th team to win the Premier League.
Erbil Sport Club is the first Iraqi-Kurdish team to qualify for the Asian Champions League and the Arab Champions League. In 2009 they will take part in the AFC Cup for the first time in their history alongside Al-Zawraa. Erbil SC is the first Kurdish team to get players from outside.



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