Al Qabila FC
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| Full name | Al Qabila Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | The Tribe | |
| Founded | 2024 | |
| Stadium | Dubai Sports City | |
| Chairman | Sheikh Ahmed Bin Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan | |
| Manager | Steven Taylor | |
| League | UAE Third Division League | |
| Website | Club website | |
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Al Qabila FC (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist. lit. "the tribe"), commonly referred to as Al Qabila, is a football club based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. From 2024, the club competes in the UAE Third Division League, the fourth tier of Emirati football.[1] Using YouTube, TikTok, and other social media platforms,[2] the club formed and gained a following within 365 days. On October 18, 2023, the club’s name was chosen as Al Qabila, translating to "the tribe" in Arabic.
History
Al Qabila FC is a football club founded in October 2023. The club gained recognition through social media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok[3] and secured a club license within its first six months of operation.[4]
The club appointed former professional footballer Steven Taylor as its first head coach,[5] also recruiting former Newcastle player Demba Cisse,[6] following his departure from French club Amiens.[7] JerseyBird was selected as the kit manufacturer, while SupremeFX became the team’s primary sponsor. Al Qabila FC established a partnership with Fleetwood United FC, a club competing in the UAE Second Division.[clarification needed]
Sheikh Ahmed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was appointed as club president, and the formation of a youth academy was announced, scheduled to commence in September 2024. Antonios Assad joined the club as the strength and conditioning coach.
Al Qabila FC played its first competitive match in September 2024, securing a 3–1 victory over TFA Dubai, with Richie Danquah scoring the club’s first official goal.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Club officials
| Position | Tenure | Name |
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| Club President | 2024- | Sheikh Ahmed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan |
| Head Coach | 2024- | Steven Taylor |
| S&C Coach | 2024- | Antonios Assaad |
References
- ↑ "UAE Football Association". www.uaefa.ae. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ↑ "Forgotten Newcastle star appointed as boss of new UAE team in bizarre video". talksport. April 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Sports content creation enhances communication between athletes and fans". WAM - The Emirates News Agency. January 2025.
- ↑ للأخبار, مركز الاتحاد (2024-07-04). "76 نادياً تحت لواء اتحاد الكرة في الموسم الجديد". Al Ittihad (in العربية). Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ↑ "Former Phoenix defender Steven Taylor lands manager's job with new UAE team in bizarre video". Friends of Football. 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ↑ "Demba Cissé Returns to Football with UAE's Al Qabila FC". dailysports.net. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ↑ "نادي«القبيلة» في الإمارات يعيد أيقونة السنغال للعب كرة القدم". Al Ittihad (in العربية). Retrieved 2025-05-15.
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