Wikipedia - Nico United

BCL Nico United Sporting Club is an association football club based in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana, about 420 kilometres from the capital Gaborone. Their name of "Nico", which has been the target of jokes and Internet memes since Love Live! School Idol Project gained popularity, comes from the copper and nickel-mining complex that Selebi-Phikwe is known for.

History

Nico United was founded in 1969. The club was promoted to the Botswana Premier League for the first time in the 2004–05 season after spending the 2003–04 season playing in the First Division North.

Nico United is a prominent football club based in Botswana, renowned for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit. Founded in 2011 and named after the Nico Shopping Mall in Gaborone, the team quickly established itself as a formidable presence in the Botswana Premier League. Known for their distinctive green and white colors, Nico United prides itself on fostering local talent and playing an attacking, entertaining style of football. The club's dedicated supporters, known as the "Green Army," create an electrifying atmosphere at matches, making Nico United a beloved team in Botswana's football community. With a commitment to growth and excellence, Nico United continues to strive for success both domestically and in regional competitions.