Anagennisi Arta F.C.
Anagennisi Arta Football Club (Greek: Γ.Α.Σ. Αναγέννηση Άρτας) is a Greek football club, based in Arta, in the North-West part of Greece. The club was established in 1960 from the union between local Arta clubs Panamvrakikos (1928), Aetos (1948) and Olympiacos (1957).
Full name | Γ.Α.Σ. Αναγέννηση Άρτας | ||
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Nickname(s) | Μαύρη Θύελλα (Black Storm) | ||
Short name | ANA | ||
Founded | 1960 | ||
Ground | Arta Stadium | ||
Capacity | 1,500 | ||
League | Gamma Ethniki | ||
2022–23 | Arta FCA First Division, 1st (promoted) | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Honours
Domestic titles and honours
- Fourth Division: 2 (1982–83, 1990–91)
- Championship Arta: 5 (1999–2000, 2001–02, 2013–2014, 2018–19, 2022-23)
- Cup Arta: 10 (1993–94, 1998–99, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23)
- Championship Epirus: 3 (1963–64, 1968–69, 1975–76)
- Cup Epirus: 2 (1975–76, 1977–78)
Supporters
The fans were never under a strong organisation. They used to form various groups like "black cannibals" or "black knights" but nothing official. There is no official fan club. Arta fans have a brotherhood with Palermo fans.
Crest and colours
The emblem of the team depicts the historical bridge of Arta.The colours of the club are Black-White.
Players
Current squad
- As of 1 January 2020
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
The club has nurtured many great football players in the past such as Antonis Nikopolidis, Giorgos Vaitsis, Sotiris Balafas, Michalis Kapsis, Vangelis Kaounos and others.
See also
Handball
In addition to football, the Anagennisi club is well known for its successful women's handball team. It was founded in 1987. Since then it has won:
- 12 national championships (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
- 10 national cups (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008)
The men's handball team isn't so successful. It has played in the second league for years.
Volleyball
The volleyball team was founded in 1980. It never managed to play the lead at a high level. However, it has won several titles in lower divisions for both men and women.
External links
- Football team's official website (in Greek)
- Fans' official website (in Greek)
- Women's handball (in Greek)