Maccabi Achi Nazareth
- Alias
- Akhi Nazareth
- Leagues Played
- Israel Leumit Liga 318 Israel Liga Alef North 50 Israel League Cup 30 Israel Cup 25 Israel Leumit Liga Play-Offs 22
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- Maccabi Achi Nazareth U19
Results
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Wins | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Draws | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Losses | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Goals for | 26 | 18 | 8 |
| Goals against | 47 | 13 | 34 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Wikipedia - Maccabi Akhi Nazareth F.C.
Maccabi Akhi Nazareth Football Club (Hebrew: מועדון כדורגל מכבי אחי נצרת, romanized: Mo'adon Kaduregel Makabi Aḥi Natzrat; Arabic: نادي كرة القدم مكابي اخاء الناصرة, romanized: Nādī Kurat al-Qadam Makābī ’Aḫā’ an-Nāṣira) is an Israeli football club based in Nazareth. The club is currently in the and plays at the Ilut Stadium in Ilut on the outskirts of the city.
History
The club was formed in 1968, and played in Liga Gimel until 1975. In 1998 they were promoted to Liga Artzit (then the second tier), finishing eighth in the league. In 1999–2000 and 2000–01 they finished one place above the relegation zone.
The 2002–03 season saw the club claim the Liga Leumit title, despite being deducted three points for playing an ineligible player, under the leadership of Azmi Nassar. They were promoted to the Israeli Premier League for the first time in their history. Fellow Israeli Arab club Bnei Sakhnin were also promoted, marking the first time two Arab clubs had been in the top division.
However, in their first season in the top division, the club finished bottom and were relegated back to Liga Leumit. The following season they were relegated again (due to a two-point deduction), and dropped back into the third division. In 2005–06 they finished as Liga Artzit runners-up, to make an immediate return to Liga Leumit, where they have remained since.
In 2008–09, the club was promoted to the Israeli Premier League. After one of the worst seasons in the Israeli Premier League the club finished in the last spot of the league, In the last match she lost to Hapoel Ramat Gan 0–7 and were directly relegated to Liga Leumit for the 2010–11 season.
In the 2014–15 Israel State Cup, the club reached the Semi-finals for the first time in their history, after eliminating Maccabi Netanya, FC Ashdod, and Hapoel Kfar Saba. However, in the Semi-finals, they were beaten 0–3 by the eventual cup winners, Maccabi Tel Aviv in Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem.
Maccabi Achi Nazareth has a reputation for nurturing local talent and promoting community involvement, making it a beloved institution in Nazareth and beyond. The team's home matches are held at the Ilut Stadium, where fans gather to support their players with fervor and enthusiasm.
Over the years, Maccabi Achi Nazareth has achieved notable successes, including promotions to higher divisions and strong performances in domestic cup competitions. The club's commitment to excellence on the field, combined with its dedication to fostering a sense of community, makes Maccabi Achi Nazareth a key player in the landscape of Israeli soccer. With a focus on teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship, the team continues to inspire the next generation of athletes in the region.