Iqra Lions

Last updated : 21/08/2023 02:25:22

Introduction

Iqra Lions are a Grassroots football team.

The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Leicestershire County Football League Another Level Scaffolding Championship.

Team Details

Iqra Lions Football Club

Iqra Lions Football Club is a football club based in Leicester, England. They currently play in the Leicestershire County Football League Premier Division.

The club was founded in 2005 by a group of Muslim footballers who wanted to create a team that would promote Islamic values and provide opportunities for young people from the local community.

Iqra Lions have won the Leicestershire County Football League Premier Division twice, in 2012-13 and 2015-16. They have also won the Leicestershire Senior Cup once, in 2016-17.

Sources

Leicestershire County Football League

The Leicestershire County Football League is an amateur football league in England. It is the top tier of the Leicestershire football pyramid, and is affiliated to the Football Association.

The league was founded in 1900, and currently consists of 20 clubs. The champions of the league are promoted to the Northern Counties East Football League Division One, while the bottom two clubs are relegated to the Leicestershire Senior League.

The Leicestershire County Football League is a popular and competitive league, and has produced a number of professional footballers, including Jamie Vardy and Danny Drinkwater.