Tourbillon FC

History

Tourbillon FC was created in 1970. The club has won 6 national league titles - in 1987, 1991, 1997, 2000, 2001 and 2010. In 2010, Tourbillon claimed the league title on the final day of the season with a 3–1 win over Elect-Sport, finishing on 38 points. In 2014, Tourbillon FC was relegated to the lower division before recovering in 2015-2016, with the title of champion of its division.

Sponsors

The club's sponsor in 2010 was Compagnie Sucrière du Tchad (CST; Chadian Sugar Company).

Finances

Recently Tourbillon FC faced big financial problems after they were left out of sponsors.

Management

On November 1, 2019 an elective general meeting of the club was held. Mohammad Reza Laghaei was renewed at the head of the club for a mandate of 4 years (renewable) and was accompanied by 4 vice presidents. He was reappointed to the presidency of the club. Mohammad Reza Laghaei has already run the club for six years.

Achievements

• Chad Premier League : 5 :: 1987, 1991, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2010.

• Chad Cup: 3 :: 1987, 1989, 2008.

• Coupe de Ligue de N'Djaména: 0

• Chad Super Cup: 1 :: 2008.

Performance in CAF competitions

• CAF Champions League: 5 appearances ::1998 – First Round ::2001 – Preliminary round ::2002 – First Round ::2008 – disqualified in preliminary round ::2011 – withdrew in preliminary round

• African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1 appearance ::1992 – First Round

• CAF Confederation Cup: 2 appearances ::2006 – Preliminary round ::2009 – First Round

• CAF Cup: 1 appearance ::1993 – First Round

• CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 1 appearance ::1990 – First Round

Managers

• Mamadou Bodjim (2006)
• Julien Toukam (2007–2008)
• Djibrine Dembele (2009)
• Mahamat Adoum (2010, 2011)
• Nambatingue Toko (2011–Present)

Notable former players

• Japhet N'Doram
• Ezechiel Ndouassel
• Armel Koulara
• Sitamadji Allarassem
• Armand Djerabe
• Leger Djimrangar
• Hilaire Kedigui
• Karl Max Barthelemy
• Ndakom Valerie Ndeidoum
• Ahmed Evariste Medego

References

References

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4. (7 January 2013). "La refondation de Tourbillon FC!".
5. (November 2019). "Sport : Saleh Kadre Kana de nouveau président de Tourbillon FC".
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7. (6 April 2009). "1/16éme de finale retour de la coupe de la Caf: Union se qualifie sans convaincre".
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10. "Tourbillon N'Djaména (2011)".