// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did AS Racine F.C. say to the ball? You're kicked out.
| Full name | AS Racines Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Owner | Ibru family |
| Chairman | Emmanuel Ibru |
| Coach | Victor Agali |
| League | Nigeria National League |
| Website | www |
AS Racines FC is a professional football club based in the city of Lagos, Nigeria. The team competes in the Nigeria National League, the second level of the Nigerian football league system.[1][2]
Background
[edit]The club serves as a feeder team to both local and international clubs and has produced stars like Peter Odemwingie, Brown Ideye, Fegor Ogude, Onyekachi Okonkwo, Olubayo Adefemi, among others.[3][4] Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Agali, is the head coach of the club.[5][6]
Founding
[edit]AS Racines was founded in 1998 by Nigerian businessman and palm oil magnate Emmanuel Ibru.[7][8][9] He served on the board of the Nigeria Football Federation between 2002 and 2005.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "NNL New Season Kicks Off Today With Promises AS Racine Host Papilo FC". Nigeriasoccernet. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Bet9ja Nigerian National League Gathers Steam with Goals". This Day. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Osaze – epitome of commitment, dedication and diligence!". Daily Trust. 16 October 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ Odutola, Bowale (4 May 2014). "Metro Pro League's AS Racine win Lagos FA Cup |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Victor Agali satisfied with players' conduct at AS Racine U-17 football scouting tourney". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "NFF fines as Racines FC N.5M, warns Victor Agali, others - Starconnect Media". 14 October 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "AS Racines Official Website". Retrieved 3 July 2026.
- ↑ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/12/palm-oil-investors-raise-alarm-dumping-wafrican-countries/
- ↑ Amos (25 July 2025). "POFON to stabilise prices of palm oil product, says Ibru". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ↑ "Emmanuel Ibru:Â A Bold Foray into Deaf Football". This Day. Retrieved 18 May 2024.