Amicale F.C.

Amicale FC (for sponsorship reasons also Digicel Amicale FC) was an association football club from Port Vila, Vanuatu. They played in the highest level in Vanuatu, the Premia Divisen and played in the continental OFC Champions League. The club has reached and lost the finals of the 2010–11 and 2013–14 OFC Champions League, both times against Auckland City. They were sponsored by Digicel Vanuatu and Hyundai Motor Company.

Digicel Amicale FC
Full nameDigicel Amicale Football Club
Nickname(s)Red Rooster(s)
Founded1929
DissolvedAugust 2019
GroundPort Vila Municipal Stadium
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Capacity6,500
ChairmanAndrew Leong
ManagerJean Robert Yelou[1]
LeaguePort Vila Premier League
2018–194th

In August 2019, the club disbanded due to a fine of 6,000 Swiss francs imposed by FIFA in connection with the FIFA Transfer Matching System.[2]

Honours
2010, 2011, 2012, 2015
2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15

Performance in OFC competitions
2010–11: Finalist
2011–12: Group stage
2012–13: Semi-final
2013–14: Finalist
2014–15: Group stage
2015–16: Group stage

Staff
Position Name
President Vanuatu Andrew Leong
Technical Director Australia Anthony Pisano
Head Coach Vanuatu Jean Robert Yelou
Team Manager Vanuatu Kalo Seule
Media Officer/Assistant Team Manager Vanuatu Harry Atisson
Goal Keeper Coach New Caledonia Jean Yves Galinie
Physio Vanuatu George Regenvanu
Gear Steward Vanuatu Roddy Lenga

Former players

Former coaches

Notes
  1. "We have to work harder; coach Robert Yelou". Vanuatu Football Federation. 29 July 2016. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  2. Amadeu, Pedro (20 December 2019). "The truth behind Amicale's fine". Oceania Football Center. Retrieved 24 May 2020.


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