Bourj FC
Lebanese association football club
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Bourj Football Club (Arabic: نادي البرج الرياضي, lit. 'Tower Sporting Club') is a football club based in Bourj el-Barajneh, Beirut, Lebanon, that competes in the Lebanese Premier League.[2] Founded in 1967, the club has won one Lebanese FA Cup and two Lebanese Challenge Cups.[3][4]
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| Full name | Bourj Football Club | ||
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| Nickname | زعيم الضاحية (Leader of Dahieh)[1] | ||
| Founded | 1967 | ||
| Ground | Bourj el-Barajneh Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 1,500 | ||
| Chairman | Vacant | ||
| Manager | Vacant | ||
| League | Lebanese Premier League (withdrew) | ||
| 2024–25 | Lebanese Premier League, 7th of 12 | ||
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Nicknamed "the Leader of Dahieh" (Arabic: زعيم الضاحية), the club earned promotion to the Lebanese Premier League in 2019, for the first time in 16 years.[1]
History
In 1993 Bourj, captained by Mohammad Ismail, won the final the Lebanese FA Cup 4–1 in extra time, against Homenmen.[5] Mallarby and Hassan Rahhal scored a brace each, while Papken Melikian scored the sole goal for the opposing team.[5] This was the second replay of the final, after both previous encounters ended in a draw after extra time.[5] In 2008, Bourj FC were relegated to the Fourth Division.[6]
On 1 August 2021, Bourj won the Lebanese Challenge Cup for the second time, beating Tripoli in the 2021 final; they refused to attend the crowing ceremony, following a verbal altercation between Fadi Nasser, Bourj's president, and a member of the Lebanese Football Association (LFA)'s executive committee.[7] On 2 August, the LFA imposed a fine of £L22 million on the club.[8] The same day, Bourj announced their withdrawal from the Lebanese Premier League through their social media, and that they would not pay the fine imposed.[9] They eventually took part in the 2020–21 season.[10]
On 12 January 2026 Bourj announced their withdrawal from the Lebanese Premier League due to financial reasons and released all players.[11]
Supporters
Founded as the first club in the area, Bourj is considered to be the representative of all the families of the town.[12] Following the introduction of ultras groups in Lebanon in 2018, "Ultras Borjawi" (Arabic: ألتراس برجاوي) was formed at the start of the 2018–19 Lebanese Second Division season.[13]
Club rivalries
Bourj's main rival have historically been Shabab Sahel, as they both fight for supremacy over the Dahieh suburbs.[12] The match has been dubbed the Dahieh derby.[1] Another important rivalry is with Shabab Bourj, because they are both based in the Bourj el-Barajneh district.[12]
Players
Notable players
| Competition | Player | National team |
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| 2023 AFC Asian Cup | Hilal El-Helwe |  Lebanon |
Honours
- Lebanese FA Cup
- Winners (1): 1992–93
- Lebanese Challenge Cup (defunct)
- Lebanese Second Division
- Winners (3): 1990–91, 2000–01, 2018–19
- Lebanese Third Division
- Winners (1): 2016–17
