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Wikipedia - F.C. Kafr Qasim
S.C. Kafr Qasim (Arabic: النادي الرياضي كفر قاسم صهيب, Ālnādī Ālrīyāḍī Kafr Qāsim Ṣohayb, Hebrew: מועדון ספורט כפר קאסם סוהיב, Moadon Sport Kafr Qasim Sohib, lit. 'Kafr Qasim Sohaib Sport Club'; or in short Hebrew: מ.ס. כפר קאסם, Mem Samekh Kafr Qasim, lit. 'S.C. Kafr Qasim') is an Israeli football club based in Kafr Qasim. The club currently plays in Liga Leumit, they play home matches at the Lod Municipal Stadium in Lod.
History
The club was formed in 2002 by a merger of two city rivals from Kafr Qasim, Hapoel Kafr Qasim and Maccabi Kafr Qasim. In the new club's first season, they won the 2002–03 Liga Bet South A division, and were promoted to Liga Alef, where they spent three seasons, up until relegation in the 2005–06 season.
In the 2012–13 season, the club finished runners-up in Liga Bet South A division and qualified to the promotion play-offs. After four successful promotion play-offs matches against F.C. Bnei Jaffa Ortodoxim, Hapoel Bik'at HaYarden, F.C. Shikun HaMizrah and Hapoel Arad, the club won promotion to Liga Alef, exactly ten years after they did so in the previous time.
Kafr Qasim finished the 2013–14 season in Liga Alef South in the sixth place, four points short of the promotion play-offs.
In the two consecutive seasons 2015–2016 and 2016–2017 in Liga Alef FC. Kafr Qasim reached the Final game of the Promotion playoffs to the Liga Leumit against 14th place sides from Liga Leumit, but failed to win promotion in both cases.
They were promoted to the second division Liga Leumit in 2019 automatically from 1st place of Liga Alef South.
The team's colors are typically represented in their home kits, which embody the pride of Kfar Qasim. The club plays its home matches at the Kfar Qasim Stadium, where fans gather to support their team with enthusiasm and loyalty. Over the years, SC Kfar Qasim has produced several notable players and has been a stepping stone for many athletes aspiring to make their mark in the sport.
With a focus on teamwork, discipline, and community engagement, SC Kfar Qasim continues to strive for success on the field while fostering a strong connection with its supporters. The club's commitment to excellence and its deep-rooted values make it a significant part of the Israeli football landscape.