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New Radiant Sports Club is a Maldivian football
club based in Malé
, Maldives
. The club was founded in 19 Ausust, 1979 and is one of the most popular football team among the Maldivians. The club is the most successful football club in Maldives
, in terms of trophies they have won and is the most successful Maldivian team in international arena. They were the semi finalist on AFC Cup
2005,Inside the country they have won Dhivehi League
six times, FA cup
10 times out of 20 and have won the cup winners cup several times. The club has had the highest average attendance in Maldivian football. The chairman of the club is Ibrahim Amir.
and became the first team ever to be qualified for Asian cup from the Republic.
skilled defenders,the most telented and hard working superstar forwards in Maldives.The formula proved New Radiant to be one of the greatest footballing powers in the region.The club reached the semi finals AFC Cup
and were beaten in semi finals by champions al faisli of jordon
and most of all Dhivehi League
. The club had high hopes for the finals of Asian cup, but the club won few games on the group stages and were forced to leave the tournament. The club had the strongest squad compared to other teams,including two of the Maldivian top strikers Ali Ashfaq
and Ali Umar
. The Maldivian all rounder Fazeel
was also on the team.
and the President’s Cup
. The club played in the final of cup winners cup and were beaten severely by Valencia
. Dhivehi League
was dominated by New Radiant on the first stages,after poor results against smaller clubs like Maziya and Vyansa
, Victory
took the lead, but the winner was decided on the last match which the blues lost against the red devils.The moves by Fazeel
and Ali Umar
to VB Sports Club
left a team with a small international experience. The club suffered it worst losses in AFC Cup
cup by not winning a single game.
Gerd Zeise reveals that he is happy with the current squad in hand and brushes aside the rumour that New Radiant lacks midfielders.
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Football (soccer)
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club based in Malé
Malé
Malé , is the capital and most populous city in the Republic of Maldives. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll . It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island, from where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties ruled and where...
, Maldives
Maldives
The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...
. The club was founded in 19 Ausust, 1979 and is one of the most popular football team among the Maldivians. The club is the most successful football club in Maldives
Maldives
The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...
, in terms of trophies they have won and is the most successful Maldivian team in international arena. They were the semi finalist on AFC Cup
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
2005,Inside the country they have won Dhivehi League
Dhivehi League
Dhivehi League is the official Maldivian football league, organized by the Football Association of Maldives.Every year, 8 teams compete in this high-profile competition, the top level in Maldives.There are two qualification methods:...
six times, FA cup
Maldives FA Cup
The Maldives FA Cup is Maldives's premier knockout tournament in men's football .-Previous winners:Previous winners are:*1988 : Club Valencia bt New Radiant*1989 : New Radiant bt Victory SC...
10 times out of 20 and have won the cup winners cup several times. The club has had the highest average attendance in Maldivian football. The chairman of the club is Ibrahim Amir.
1997
New Radiant won all the competitions that were held in 1997,without any real challenge from any other clubs. It was the most dominant year of the club.1998
The club won FA cup three times in a row and became first team to do so in Maldivian footballing history.2004
The first three years of 2000's were the years for financially strong velencia and ambitious victory sports club ,but on 2004 New Radiant claimed the FA cupMaldives FA Cup
The Maldives FA Cup is Maldives's premier knockout tournament in men's football .-Previous winners:Previous winners are:*1988 : Club Valencia bt New Radiant*1989 : New Radiant bt Victory SC...
and became the first team ever to be qualified for Asian cup from the Republic.
2005
There was a brand new New Radiant in 2005. A good coach ,great and strong defence line .An enthusiastic and a hard working squad.skilled defenders,the most telented and hard working superstar forwards in Maldives.The formula proved New Radiant to be one of the greatest footballing powers in the region.The club reached the semi finals AFC Cup
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
and were beaten in semi finals by champions al faisli of jordon
2006
2006 was a successful season for New Radiant. The team won FA cupMaldives FA Cup
The Maldives FA Cup is Maldives's premier knockout tournament in men's football .-Previous winners:Previous winners are:*1988 : Club Valencia bt New Radiant*1989 : New Radiant bt Victory SC...
and most of all Dhivehi League
Dhivehi League
Dhivehi League is the official Maldivian football league, organized by the Football Association of Maldives.Every year, 8 teams compete in this high-profile competition, the top level in Maldives.There are two qualification methods:...
. The club had high hopes for the finals of Asian cup, but the club won few games on the group stages and were forced to leave the tournament. The club had the strongest squad compared to other teams,including two of the Maldivian top strikers Ali Ashfaq
Ali Ashfaq
Ali Ashfaq is a Maldivian footballer nicknamed "Dhagandey" . He has played as a forward for club Valencia, New Radiant, DPMM FC and currently playing for V.B Sports Club in the Maldivian Dhiraagu Dhivehi League...
and Ali Umar
Ali Umar
Ali Umar is a Maldivian footballer. He currently plays as a forward for VB Sports Club.Umar is also a member of the Maldives national football team.- External links:****- Honours :...
. The Maldivian all rounder Fazeel
Ibrahim Fazeel
Ibrahim Fazeel is a Maldivian footballer nicknamed "Oppo",can play both as a midfielder and as a Forward, who started his career while he was a student in Majeedhiyaa School in 1999.He played his first international match on 2 April 2000 Maldives vs Syria .His 1st goal scored in Golden jubilee...
was also on the team.
2007
The year 2007 was not a successful year for New Radiant. The Blues were able to clinch 2 titles,both the FA cupMaldives FA Cup
The Maldives FA Cup is Maldives's premier knockout tournament in men's football .-Previous winners:Previous winners are:*1988 : Club Valencia bt New Radiant*1989 : New Radiant bt Victory SC...
and the President’s Cup
President’s Cup
President's Cup may also refer to the Presidents Cup.Formerly known as the National Tournament, President's Cup , is said to be the birth of this beautiful game in Maldives. The very first of this tournament was held in 1946 and in the year 2007, we saw the 57th edition of this prestigous domestic...
. The club played in the final of cup winners cup and were beaten severely by Valencia
Club Valencia
Club Valencia is a Maldivian football club based in Malé, Maldives. The club was founded in 1979. They have won ten league titles , six cupwinners cups , four Maldive FA Cups and one Inter-cone trophy held at Sri Lanka.-Achievements:...
. Dhivehi League
Dhivehi League
Dhivehi League is the official Maldivian football league, organized by the Football Association of Maldives.Every year, 8 teams compete in this high-profile competition, the top level in Maldives.There are two qualification methods:...
was dominated by New Radiant on the first stages,after poor results against smaller clubs like Maziya and Vyansa
Vyansa
Villingili Youth and Sports Association is a Maldivian sports club best known for its football team. This club is based in Villingili, currently playing for top division.-External links:**...
, Victory
Victory SC
Victory Sports Club is a Maldivian sports club best known for its football team. Victory SC is known for winning the president's cup for 20th time in 2009. The team has won titles that no other local team can match...
took the lead, but the winner was decided on the last match which the blues lost against the red devils.The moves by Fazeel
Ibrahim Fazeel
Ibrahim Fazeel is a Maldivian footballer nicknamed "Oppo",can play both as a midfielder and as a Forward, who started his career while he was a student in Majeedhiyaa School in 1999.He played his first international match on 2 April 2000 Maldives vs Syria .His 1st goal scored in Golden jubilee...
and Ali Umar
Ali Umar
Ali Umar is a Maldivian footballer. He currently plays as a forward for VB Sports Club.Umar is also a member of the Maldives national football team.- External links:****- Honours :...
to VB Sports Club
VB Sports Club
VB Sports Club is a professional Maldivian football club based in Malé, Maldives. VB Sports Club is the former Island Football Club acquired by a leading entity and renamed on 8 November 2006....
left a team with a small international experience. The club suffered it worst losses in AFC Cup
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
cup by not winning a single game.
2008
The first tournament of the season cup winners cup was won by New Radiant.Performance in AFC competitions
- AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions LeagueThe AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
: 1 appearance
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- 2002-03AFC Champions League 2002-03The 2002–03 AFC Champions League was the 22nd edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament and the 1st edition under the current AFC Champions League title...
: Qualifying East - 2nd Round- Asian Club Championship: 3 appearances
- 1992: Qualifying - 2nd round
- 1997: Group Stage
- 2002: First Round
- AFC CupAFC CupThe AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
: 4 appearances
- AFC Cup
- 2005AFC Cup 2005The 2005 AFC Cup was the 2nd edition of the AFC Cup, playing between clubs from nations who are members of the Asian Football Confederation.-Qualification:...
: Semi-Finals - 2006AFC Cup 2006The 2006 AFC Cup was the 3rd edition of the AFC Cup. Al-Faisaly from Jordan became the first side to win the competition two years in a row.-Qualification:...
: Group Stage - 2007AFC Cup 2007The 2007 AFC Cup was the 4th edition of the AFC Cup, playing between clubs from nations who are members of the Asian Football Confederation.-Qualification:...
: Group Stage - 2008AFC Cup 2008The 2008 AFC Cup was the 5th edition of the AFC Cup, playing between clubs from nations who are members of the Asian Football Confederation.-Qualified teams:...
: Group Stage- AFC Cup Winners Cup: 4 appearances
- 1993/94: Quarter-Finals
- 1995/96: Quarter-Finals
- 1997/98: First Round
- 1998/99: Second Round
- 1999/00: First Round
- 2002-03
Current squad
Coach
Gerd Zeise, who has been working with a Vietnam club before joining New Radiant, concentrates a lot on players' physical fitness.Gerd Zeise reveals that he is happy with the current squad in hand and brushes aside the rumour that New Radiant lacks midfielders.
Notable players
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- Yanko KosturkovYanko KosturkovYanko Blagoev Kosturkov is a Bulgarian football player, currently playing for Septemvri Simitli.-Notes:...
Maldives
- Ali AshfaqAli AshfaqAli Ashfaq is a Maldivian footballer nicknamed "Dhagandey" . He has played as a forward for club Valencia, New Radiant, DPMM FC and currently playing for V.B Sports Club in the Maldivian Dhiraagu Dhivehi League...
- Ibrahim FazeelIbrahim FazeelIbrahim Fazeel is a Maldivian footballer nicknamed "Oppo",can play both as a midfielder and as a Forward, who started his career while he was a student in Majeedhiyaa School in 1999.He played his first international match on 2 April 2000 Maldives vs Syria .His 1st goal scored in Golden jubilee...
- Mohamed JameelMohamed JameelMohamed Jameel may also refer to the Maldivian politician and poet Mohamed Jameel Didi or Sultan Mohamed el-Jameel of the Maldives .Mohamed Jameel is a Maldivian footballer nicknamed "Jambey", who plays as a Defender for New Radiant. He was a member of the Maldives national football team...
- Moosa ManikMoosa ManikMoosa Manik best known as ‘kuda moosa’ is a football coach, and a former football player. He spent much of his youth playing football. He started his career as a footballer at the age of nineteen and continued to play for more than 20 years at the very top level...
Maldives
- Mukhthar NaseerMukhthar NaseerMukhthar Naseer is a Maldivian international footballer. He is best known for his dribbling skills and fast speed. He currently plays for Victory SC in the Maldives. He scored the winning goal for the Maldives against India in the final of the 2008 SAFF Championship.Mukhtar is from Thoddoo, Alif...
- Mohamed NizamMohamed NizamMohamed Nizam popularly known as Thoddoo - reference to his home island is a Maldivian footballer who plays as a forward for Kalhaidhoo. He was the former captain of the Maldives national football team and now retired from international football.- External links :**- Honours :...
- Ahmed SaeedAhmed Saeed (Ammaty)Ahmed Saeed is a Maldivian footballer nicknamed "Ammaty", who plays as a defender for Victory. He is a member of the Maldives national football team. He is from the island of Feydhoo, Addu Atoll. He was first selected for under 19 team from Zone 8 for a football match to be played with under 19...
- Ahmed ThoriqAhmed ThoriqAhmed Thoriq is a Maldivian footballer nicknamed "Tom".-Biography:A forward, he currently plays at the club level for New Radiant.Thoriq is also a member of the Maldives national football team....
- Ali UmarAli UmarAli Umar is a Maldivian footballer. He currently plays as a forward for VB Sports Club.Umar is also a member of the Maldives national football team.- External links:****- Honours :...
Nigeria
- Patrick Onyelo Oronji