Baghdad FC
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| Full name | Amanat Baghdad Sports Club |
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| Nickname(s) | Lions of the Capital |
| Founded | July 1, 1957 as Maslahat Naqil Al-Rukab |
| Ground |
Amanat Baghdad Stadium (Capacity: 5,000) |
| Chairman |
 Dr. Saber AL-Isawi |
| Manager |
Ahmed Khalaf
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| League | Iraqi Premier League |
| 2015–16 | Iraqi Premier League, 8th |
| Website | Club home page |
Amanat Baghdad (Arabic: نادي امانة بغداد), is an Iraqi football team based in Karkh District, West Districts of the Tigris River, Baghdad.
On July 1, 1957 Al-Baladiyat (Arabic: البلديات literally: Municipalities) were formed by the merger of Maslahat Naqil Al-Rukab (Arabic: مصلحة نقل الركاب literally: Passenger Transport Department) and Esalet Al-Mae (Arabic: إساله الماي literally: Water Liquefaction). In 1977, Al-Amana (Arabic: الأمانة) were formed by the merger of Al-Baladiyat and Amana Al-Asama. On August 5, 2009 the team renamed to Baghdad FC. In 2014 they renamed to Amanat Baghdad.
Since 2011 Amanat Baghdad have got their own stadium. The Amanat Baghdad Stadium holds 5,000 people.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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