FC Tevragh Zeina
- Alias
- ASC Tevragh Zeine
- Leagues Played
- Mauritania Division 1 116 Mauritania Cup 10 CAF Confederations Cup 4
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Wikipedia - FC Tevragh-Zeina
Football Club Tevragh-Zeïna (Arabic: نادي تفرغ زينة لكرة القدم) is a Mauritanian football club based in the Tevragh-Zeina district of Nouakchott. The club was founded in 2005.
History
In 2009, ASC Tevragh-Zeïna reached the final of the Coupe du Président de la République but lost to ASAC Concorde 5–4 on penalties after the game ended 0–0. In 2010, they won the competition, beating FC Feu Mini 3–0 in the final. By winning the Cup, they qualified for the 2011 CAF Confederation Cup.
On February 28, 2011, Tevragh-Zeïna became the first club from Mauritania since 1994 to advance in continental competition after beating AS Real Bamako of Mali 1–0 on aggregate in the preliminary round of the 2011 CAF Confederation Cup. However, they were eliminated in the following round after losing 3–1 on aggregate to JS Kabylie of Algeria.
Tevragh-Zeina won the 2014–15 Mauritanian Premier League title after defeating Sélibaby 4–0 in the last round and overtaking their rivals Cansado who came second with a difference of one point. As a result, they qualified for the 2016 CAF Champions League.
FC Tevragh Zeina has a strong fan base and is known for their attacking style of play. The team's colors are red and white, and their logo features a lion, symbolizing strength and courage.
Over the years, FC Tevragh Zeina has won multiple domestic titles, including the Mauritanian Premier League and the Mauritanian Cup. They have also competed in international competitions, representing Mauritania with pride.
The team is known for developing young talent and has produced several players who have gone on to play for the national team. FC Tevragh Zeina continues to be a dominant force in Mauritanian soccer, with a bright future ahead.