Champions League

EAFF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2024

Wisła Kraków won in Sassuolo

The EAFF Champions League in Reggio Emilia brought together 8 top amputee football clubs from 8 different countries, showcasing incredible talent and passion!

Wisła Kraków emerged victorious, claiming their first-ever EAFF Champions League title by defeating Flamencos Amputados 2-1 in a thrilling final!

Sahinbey, last year’s champion from Turkiye, secured 3rd place by beating the host team, Vicenza Calcio 1-0. This marks the first time a non-Turkish team has lifted the trophy, making Wisła Kraków’s win even more historic.

A huge thank you to U.S. Sassuolo and everyone involved in the organization for making this tournament a memorable one. Your hard work made this event a true celebration of amputee football!

Awards

Top Scorer Krystian Kapłon (Wisła Kraków)
Best Goalkeeper Luis Medina (Flamencos Amputados)
MVP Krystian Kapłon (Wisła Kraków)

Results

7th place Odishi Zugdidi vs Cork City 1-2
5th place Paris FC vs Everton 0-4
3rd place Sahinbey vs Vicenza Calcio 1-0
1st place Flamencos Amputados vs Wisła Kraków 1-2

Draw Ceremony

The Mapei Football Center in Sassuolo hosted the highly anticipated EAFF Champions League draw. The event, attended by prominent figures including the Sassuolo Calcio CEO Giovanni Carnevali  and Head Coach Fabio Grosso, determined the group stages for the upcoming tournament.

The ceremony was expertly led by Patrick Kendrick, who also conducted a brief interview with Francesco Messori from Vicenza, alongside Serena Lenzotti, from the city council.

The draw has set the stage for an exciting competition, with all eyes now on the participating teams as they prepare for the kickoff in just three weeks!

Excitement is building as the countdown begins!

EAFF Champions League 2024 Groups

U.S. Sassuolo to host Champions League 2024

Get ready for the excitement of the EAFF Champions League 2024!

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Italy’s scenic beauty, this year’s edition promises to be a thrilling showdown. Scheduled from September 20 to 22, the stage is set for 8 top clubs, each a champion in their own league, to battle it out for the prestigious trophy.

This year the competition is organised thanks to the engagement of U.S. Sassuolo, its involvement highlights the intersection of professional football and social responsibility, showcasing their support for the amputee football community. Meanwhile, Vicenza Calcio Amputati ASD’s contribution underscores the resilience and talent present within Italy’s amputee football scene.

With powerhouse teams like Vicenza Calcio Amputati ASD, Everton FC and Wisła Kraków in the mix, the competition is bound to be fierce.

So mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the best of amputee football in the EAFF Champions League 2024. Together, anything is possible!

Clubs Qualified to play in Champions League 2024

EAFF Champions League 2023

Sahinbey Clinches Victory in Amputee Football Champions League Final!

What an incredible weekend in Estepona at the Amputee Football Champions League! From November 10-12, 8 national champions teams showcased their exceptional talent, determination on the field.

In a nail-biting final, Sahinbey from Turkiye emerged victorious against Wisła Kraków, marking a historic moment in amputee football. The level of skill, resilience, and teamwork displayed by both teams was truly inspiring.

Congratulations to Sahinbey for their well-deserved victory, and kudos to all the teams who participated in this remarkable event. A huge shoutout to the host, Flamencos Amputados Sur, Estepona and all the people involved for organising such an impactful tournament.

A heartfelt congratulations to all the individual award winners! Your achievements have added an extra layer of excitement and inspiration to an already incredible tournament.

Fair play: Portsmouth FC
Best Goal Scorer: Yussif Yahaya
Best Player: Mohammad Mubarik
Best Goalkeeper: Thomas Atkinson

Final:
Sahinbey vs Wisła Kraków 3-2
3rd:
Portsmouth FC vs Sporting Amp Futbol 0-3

EAFF Champions League 2023

The 4th edition of the EAFF Champions League was postponed this year. Finally we can announce the host and the date. This year’s edition will be held in Estepona and it will be organized by Flamencos Amputados.
The current Champion of Spain was 4th last year in Krakow. Loosing to Manchester City in the penalites. Manuel Pacheco, the coach of the andalusian team is looking forward to host the 8 best teams in Europe and win this year.

The matches will be played at two stadiums: Estadio Municipal Francisco Muñoz Pérez and Estadio Municipal de Atletismo. The Garden City of the Costa del Sol is not only renowned for its floral displays, murals and sculptures but also for mid-season preparation base for many european football clubs.

Which one of the 8 national champions will lift the trophy in November?

Dates: 10-12 November

Clubs:
Portsmouth Amputee FC
Paris FC
Dila
Sporting Amp FC
Bohemians
Wisła Kraków
Etimesgut Amputee Spor Club
Flamencos Amputados

EAFF Champions League 2022

Amputee Football Champions League is a football festival in Krakow.

The football event hosting the best teams of Amputee Football took place on 20-22 May in Kraków. The city famous for the Castle of Wawel was visited by recognizable brands to compete in the Champions League. The event gathered a crowd of fans in the stands, creating a unique atmosphere and it was led by an outstanding footballer known all over the world, the representative of Polish national team – Jakub Błaszczykowski, the Ambassador of the event.  

The City of Kraków and the current Polish Amputee Football champion – Wisła Kraków – were the organizers of the tournament. The choice of the venue, which already witnessed great sporting events in the past, was not random. It is here – near the Castle of Wawel – where the most important trophy was fought for by the representatives of seven football clubs: Wisła Kraków (Poland), Etimesgut Amputee Sport Club (Turkey), Manchester City (England), C.D Flamencos Amputados Sur (Spain), Olimpique Jouy le Moutier (France), AFC Tbilisi (Georgia) and Sporting Amp Football (Italy). The matches played at the Garbarnia Kraków and the H. Reyman’s Municipal Stadium raised great emotions and relentless fight spiced up with loud cheering of the fans hungry for experience.  

The two-day event allowed to determine the winner. The final match between Wisła Kraków and Etimesgut Amputee Sport Club was won by the team from Turkey, which beat the White Star 5:2 on the main field at R22. The silver medal won by the team from the capital of Małopolska is a worthy showcase of football played by Amputee Football players and a premonition of great events involving players with disabilities.  

“You want to participate in such events. Undoubtedly, the difficulty level of the matches, organization of the event and accompanying setting deserve recognition. I believe that Kraków – and most of all the Wisła club – showed their best, providing the participants with great conditions for competition on the field. I would like to congratulate all teams on their skills and an exemplary attitude and I wish fans get even more similar events that bring so many emotions”, said Jakub Błaszczykowski, the Ambassador of the Amputee Football Champions League.

The final: Wisła Kraków – Etimesgut Ankara 2:5 (0:3)
Goals: Krystian Kapłon, Kamil Grygiel – Kemal Güles (two), Ömer Güleryüz (two), Şeyhmus Erdinç

Third place match: Flamencos Amputados Malaga – Manchester City 0:0, penalty shootout 4:5

Fifth place match: AFC Tbilisi – Olympique Jouy-le-Moutier 0:0, penalty shootout 2:4

Final classification:

1. Etimesgut Amputee Sport Club
2. Wisła Kraków
3. Manchester City
4. C.D Flamencos Amputados Sur
5. Olimpique Jouy le Moutier
6. AFC Tbilisi
7. Sporting Amp Football

The Fair Play award: Wisła Kraków
The best goalkeeper: Igor Woźniak (Wisła Kraków)
Top scorer: Ömer Güleryüz (Etimesgut Amputee Sport Club) – 12 goals
The best player: Ömer Güleryüz (Etimesgut Amputee Sport Club)

EAFF Champions League 2021

EAFF Amputee Football Champions League 2021 was a fantastic tournament.

Five clubs from five countries, despite the difficult international situation, met in the Turkish city of Gaziantep on May 21-23 to fight for the title of the best amputee football club team in Europe.

After the fantastic first edition of the EAFF Champions League, which was organized in Georgia in 2019, it was difficult to imagine a better event.

Great organization and the hospitality of the Turkish federation, the city of Gaziantep, the club, fans and the Şahinbey district made the tournament an unforgettable experience for all participants.

All teams showed an amazing fight and great sports level. The final match of the tournament, played between Şahinbey and Legia Warsaw with full stands, belonged to one of the best amps in history and reminded of the legendary EURO 2017 final in Istanbul with 40,000 fans at the stadium.

Congratulations to all teams and people involved in the organization.

Final classification of the Amputee Football Champions League 2021:

1. Şahinbey Belediye, TURKEY
2. Legia Warszawa, POLAND
3. Vicenza Calcio, ITALY
4. Karabakh F.K., AZERBAIJAN
5. AFC Tbilisi, GEORGIA

TOP GOALSCORERS – Rahmi / Fatih (Şahinbey)
BEST PLAYER – Lastowski (Legia)
BEST GOALKEEPER – Hemidov (Karabakh )
FAIR PLAY – Argento (Vicenza)

FRIDAY MAY 21
ŞAHINBEY B. S. V LEGIA WARSAW 4:1
VICENZA CALCIO V AFC TBILISI 3:1
KARABAKH F.K. V LEGIA WARSAW 0:5
ŞAHINBEY B. S. V VICENZA CALCIO 7:0
AFC TBILISI V KARABAKH F.K. 0:1

SATURDAY MAY 22
ŞAHINBEY B. S. V KARABAKH F.K. 5:0
LEGIA WARSAW V AFC TBILISI 4:0
VICENZA CALCIO V KARABAKH F.K. 4:0
ŞAHINBEY B. S. V AFC TBILISI 9:0
LEGIA WARSAW V VICENZA CALCIO 1:1

SUNDAY MAY 23
3RD PLACE GAME – VICENZA CALCIO V KARABAKH F.K. 1:0
FINAL – ŞAHINBEY B. S. V LEGIA WARSAW 3:1

EAFF Champions League 2019

The first in the history EAFF Amputee Football Champions League was held in Georgia in May 2019 and featured 6 domestic amputee football league champions from England, Ireland, Georgia, Poland, Russia and Turkey. Big support of Georgian Football Federation contributed greatly to delivering a high-profile sport event.

Tournament results:

1. Ortotek Gaziler, Turkey
2. Dinamo Altai, Russia
3. Legia Amp Futbol, Poland
4. Cork City FC, Ireland
5. Everton FC Amputee, England
6. AFC Tibilisi, Georgia

Raising club competiton to the international level was a trigger for establishing new amputee football clubs in EAFF member countries. Also, it open paths for wider cooperation with renowed football clubs across Europe.