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 edit

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

Performance in OFC competitions edit

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

Staff edit

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

Former players edit

Former coaches edit

Notes edit

  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. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.