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Wikipedia - NK Čelik Zenica
Nogometni klub Čelik Zenica (English: Football Club Čelik Zenica) is a professional football club based in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name Čelik means Steel in Bosnian and it symbolizes the strength and power of the club in an industrial city well-known for steel production. Throughout its history, the club has been known for the excellent support of its fans at its Bilino Polje Stadium which hosts the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
NK Čelik is one of the most prominent and successful football teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina being one of only two Bosnian clubs to win the national championship three times in a row – from 1994 to 1997. The club also won two national cups in a row – from 1995 to 1996. During the time of the former Yugoslavia, Čelik had played 17 seasons in the Yugoslav First League. Čelik won the Mitropa Cup two times, and was joint winner of the UEFA Intertoto Cup once.
In addition, Čelik is the only fan-owned football club in Bosnia and Herzegovina where club members democratically elect its leadership.
Today, Čelik is active in the First League of FBiH, having previously played in the Bosnian Premier League before getting relegated in the 2019–20 season. In order to stabilise the club due to financial difficulties, its General Assembly voted to continue competing in the fourth tier-League of Zenica-Doboj Canton on 13 July 2020.
History
The club had been founded on 16 June 1945 by a group of World War II veterans. The name of the club had been proposed by one of the founders, Zdenko Mazanek, to symbolize the strength of the club and its link to the workers of the city's metallurgic industry.
NK Celik Zenica has a passionate fan base and is known for their competitive spirit on the field. The team has a strong rivalry with other clubs in the region, making their matches intense and exciting to watch.
The club has had success in domestic competitions, winning several league titles and cup trophies over the years. NK Celik Zenica also competes in European competitions, representing Bosnia and Herzegovina on the international stage.
The team's colors are yellow and black, and their crest features a steel worker, reflecting the industrial heritage of the city of Zenica. NK Celik Zenica is a symbol of pride for the community and continues to strive for success both domestically and internationally.