Maharashtra Oranje FC
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| Full name | Maharashtra Oranje Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Ground | Cooperage Ground, Mumbai Neville D'souza Football Turf |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Owner | Satyajeet Saaini |
| League | I-League 2nd Division MFA Elite Division |
| 2022–23 | MFA Elite Division, 4th of 16 |
| Website | https://theoranjeacademy.com |
Maharashtra Oranje Football Club, formerly known as The Oranje FC, is an Indian professional football club based in Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra. It currently competes in the MFA Elite Division (the top division of Mumbai Football League).[1]
History
Based in Powai, Mumbai, The Oranje Football Academy derived its name from the Dutch Philosophy of total football. Satyajeet Saaini, a mechanical engineer by qualification and a self-taught footballer, founded the Oranje Football Academy in January 2016 with more than 200 students. They have established coaching centers in Powai Vihar, Hiranandani, and Bhandup.[2]
In 2017, the Oranje Football Academy assembled a first team named The Oranje FC. In 2018, they competed for the first time in the MFA 3rd Division. From 2019 onwards, they competed in three MFA Divisions (3rd, 2nd, and 1st) and multiple age groups. In 2020, they competed for the first time in the 2020–21 MFA Elite Division,[3] the premier division of the Mumbai Football League.[4] In the 2022–23 MFA Elite Division season, they finish 4th for the second season running.[5]
In September 2023, The Oranje FC took over Ambernath United Atlanta FC who qualified for 2023-24 I-League 2 in the previous season. As a result, Maharashtra Oranje FC will compete in the upcoming 2023-24 I-League 2 season in place of Ambernath United Atlanta FC.[6][7]
Technical staff
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Owner | Satyajeet Saaini |
| Head coach |
References
- ^ Abdulla, Ayan (25 February 2023). "KSA drop points in the title race after drawing with The Oranje FC". Football Counter. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "The Inspiration". theoranjeacademy.com. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Halder, Suchit (29 October 2020). "The Oranje FC to host trials for MDFA Elite Division". Football Counter. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "The Oranje FC - Est. 2017". theoranjeacademy.com. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Shetty, Chittu (4 March 2023). "Atlanta FC drops points for the first time this season against spirited The Oranje FC". Football Counter.
- ^ "We are now Maharashtra Oranje FC". LinkedIn. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Shetty, Chittu (15 September 2023). "Maharashtra Oranje FC all set to shine in I-League 2nd Division". Football Counter. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
