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Ankara Keçiörengücü Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in the Keçiören district of Ankara. The football club plays in the TFF First League.
History
Keçiörengücü was founded as Hacettepe with black-white colours in 1945. Hacettepe was one of Turkish First League's founder teams. They played in the First League between 1958–1960 and 1962–1968. After relegation from the First League in 1967–68 season, they played second level between 1968 and 1971. They were relegated to the Third League in 1970–71 season. They played in the Third League between 1971 and 1974, 1977–1978, and 1984–1988. The club was renamed Hacettepe Yeni Camuzoğluspor in 1985. Finally they took the name Keçiörengücü and changed their colors to dark red-white in 1988. Keçiörengücü played in the Second League between 1989–1993 and 1997–1998. Keçiörengücü became champions in the Third Group of the Third League and was promoted to League B in 2006. However, it was relegated to the Third League after a 5–1 loss to Darıca Gençlerbirliği, in an away match on 13 May 2007. The club have played again in the TFF Second League since 2014. In May 2019, they gained promotion to TFF First League as champion of White Group in the TFF Second League.
The team has experienced various successes over the years, including multiple Turkish Süper Lig titles and domestic cup victories. Ankaragücü is known for its strong youth academy, which has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to make significant contributions to both the club and Turkish football as a whole.
The club's supporters, known as "Ankaragücü taraftarı," are famous for their vibrant atmosphere during matches, creating an electric environment that motivates the players on the pitch. Ankaragücü's rivalry with other Ankara-based teams, particularly with Gençlerbirliği, adds an extra layer of excitement to their fixtures.
With a commitment to excellence and a deep-rooted connection to the community, Ankaragücü continues to strive for success in Turkish football, aiming to reclaim its place among the elite clubs in the league. The team's resilience and determination reflect the spirit of Ankara, making Ankaragücü a beloved institution in Turkish sports.