Bnei Eilat
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- Israel Liga Bet South 81 Israel Liga Alef South 41 Israel Cup 7
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Wikipedia - Bnei Eilat F.C.
Bnei Eilat Football Club (Hebrew: מועדון כדורגל בני אילת) is an Israeli football club based in Eilat. They are currently in Liga Alef South division.
History
Bnei Eilat were founded in 2006 and are not related to the football clubs which have previously operated in Eilat, Hapoel Eilat and A.S. Eilat.
In their first season of existence, the club won Liga Gimel South-Central division and promoted to Liga Bet. In the 2009–10 season, the club won Liga Bet South B division with a margin of 14 points, and promoted to Liga Alef. The following season, was the best season in the club history, after they finished third in Liga Alef South, and qualified for the promotion play-offs, where they lost 2–3 to Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa, after a late goal. In the 2013–14 season, the club finished bottom in Liga Alef South and relegated to Liga Bet. However, in the following season, the club won Liga Bet South B division and made an immediate return to Liga Alef.
The club's colors, often represented in their home kits, reflect the stunning natural beauty of Eilat, a coastal city renowned for its picturesque beaches and vibrant tourism. Bnei Eilat plays its home matches at the Eilat Stadium, where passionate fans gather to support their team, creating an electric atmosphere on match days.
Bnei Eilat is committed to nurturing local talent and fostering a strong community connection, often engaging with youth programs and initiatives to promote soccer in the region. The team's ethos revolves around teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship, making them a beloved representative of Eilat in the world of Israeli soccer. With a focus on growth and ambition, Bnei Eilat continues to strive for success on the field, aiming to make its mark in the higher echelons of Israeli football.