Al-Hamra Royal FC
| Full name | Al-Hamra Royal Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Royal Lions |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Ground |
Royal Crescent Stadium (capacity: 28,500) |
| Chairman | Emir Rashwan al-Barikali |
| Manager | Tariq al-Mansouri |
| League | Çakari Super League |
| 2026–27 | Inaugural Super League season |
Al-Hamra Royal FC is a professional association football club based in Al-Hamra, the capital of the Emirate of Barikalus in Çakaristan. Founded in 2023, the club competes in the Çakari Super League, the highest division of men's professional football in Çakaristan.
Nicknamed the Royal Lions, the club is known for its royal associations, its connection to the cultural traditions of Barikalus. The club plays its home matches at Royal Crescent Stadium, a 28,500-capacity football stadium in Al-Hamra.
Al-Hamra Royal FC was admitted to the expanded Çakari Super League ahead of the 2026–27 season.
History
Al-Hamra Royal FC was established in 2023 by a group of local sports administrators, merchants and patrons associated with the Emirate of Barikalus. The club was founded with the intention of developing professional football in Al-Hamra and establishing a representative team for the emirate.
As the capital of Barikalus and the summer capital of the Çakari Empire, Al-Hamra possessed a distinctive cultural and political identity. The founders sought to reflect this heritage in the name and character of the new football club. The club adopted the name "Royal" to acknowledge its connections with the emirate's sporting patrons and the historical traditions of the city.
During its early years, Al-Hamra Royal FC participated in regional football competitions in Barikalus. The club attracted players from Al-Hamra and neighbouring communities, gradually developing a professional squad and youth development programme. Its growing popularity encouraged investment in training facilities and the construction of a new stadium.
In 2026, the Çakaristan Football Federation announced a major restructuring of the national football league system. The highest division, renamed the Çakari Super League, was expanded from eight to 24 clubs. Al-Hamra Royal FC was awarded a place in the expanded competition, becoming one of the representatives of Barikalus in national professional football. The 2026–27 season marked the club's first participation in the top national division.
Stadium
Royal Crescent Stadium
The Royal Crescent Stadium is the home ground of Al-Hamra Royal FC. Located in Al-Hamra, the stadium has a capacity of 28,500 spectators.
The stadium was developed as part of the club's professionalisation and features architecture inspired by the courtyards, arches and gardens of Al-Hamra.The ground includes a main stand, covered spectator areas, training facilities and hospitality accommodation.
Club identity
Nickname
The nickname Royal Lions refers to the lion imagery associated with the palace architecture of Al-Hamra and the club's royal identity.
Supporters
The club attracts support from Al-Hamra and other communities throughout Barikalus.
Its supporters are collectively known as the Royal Crescent.
Players
Current squad
Squad for the 2026–27 season.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Hamid al-Qasimi |  Çakaristan
|
| 2 | DF | Rashad bin Nasser | Çakaristan
|
| 3 | DF | Fahim al-Rashidi | Çakaristan
|
| 4 | DF | Ismail Farouq | Çakaristan
|
| 5 | DF | Karim al-Hamravi (captain) | Çakaristan
|
| 6 | MF | Nabil Qureshi | Çakaristan
|
| 7 | FW | Sami al-Khatib | Çakaristan
|
| 8 | MF | Omar Barikali | Çakaristan
|
| 9 | FW | Yasin al-Mansuri | Çakaristan
|
| 10 | MF | Faris al-Hakimi | Çakaristan
|
| 11 | FW | Yusuf Haroun | Çakaristan
|
| 12 | GK | Zaid al-Saleh | Çakaristan
|
| 13 | DF | Bilal Mahmoud | Çakaristan
|
| 14 | MF | Ibrahim al-Najjar | Çakaristan
|
| 15 | DF | Tariq Rahmani | Çakaristan
|
| 16 | MF | Hassan Daryush | Çakaristan
|
| 17 | FW | Adnan al-Farsi | Çakaristan
|
| 18 | DF | Rafiq al-Basri | Çakaristan
|
| 19 | MF | Khalil Sayeed | Çakaristan
|
| 20 | FW | Malik Rahim | Çakaristan
|
| 21 | GK | Nasir Fahd | Çakaristan
|
| 22 | DF | Saleh al-Amin | Çakaristan
|
| 23 | MF | Jamal al-Bakr | Çakaristan
|
Personnel
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Tariq al-Mansouri |
| Assistant coach | Fadil al-Rashwan |
| Goalkeeping coach | Majid Farouk |
| Fitness coach | Sameer al-Hakim |
Club officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Emir Rashwan al-Barikali |
| Sporting director | Nasser al-Hadi |
| Head coach | Tariq al-Mansouri |
Honours
Domestic
No national titles.
Season-by-season record
| Season | Competition | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Çakari Super League | To be determined |
