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Jun 27
2 min

Amaanah Lions are Champions Again

For the second year running, the Amaanah Lions won their HFA Division Championship this week, finishing three points clear of their neare...

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Mar 31
1 min

A Lions throwback Gallery...

Well there's no football to be played, there are no new pictures to be posted. So here's a few from the classic vault from the last few y...

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Mar 8
2 min

Lions improve goal yield in comfortable win

The Amaanah Lions consolidated their place at the top of Division 3A with a 3-0 win over Centro FC. Centro had proved tough opposition du...

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Feb 3
1 min

Lions 3-1 Revelation FC

The Amaanah Lions avenged the only defeat of their first two seasons on Sunday, to expand their lead at the top of HFA Division 3A. Revel...

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Nov 20, 2019
1 min

Lions score late winner against Los Trocos

In a physically demanding game, played out on a poor surface, the Lions dug in to earn another three points, maintaining their place at t...

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Oct 3, 2019
2 min

Lions 2-0 Long Run

by David Thanoon This week, the Amaanah Lions faced Long Run FC, the runners up from last seasons 4th Division title race. This was a gam...

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Sep 17, 2019
1 min

Lions 3 - 1 Universe

The Lions opened the regular season with a 3-1 win over Universe FC, in their first outing in HFA Division 3A. After a slow start from bo...

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Sep 9, 2019
2 min

Introducing the International Lions

This year, we are thrilled to introduce our second HFA franchise, the International Lions. The new team, which will play in Division 3B, ...

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Aug 18, 2019
1 min

Gallery: Lions Open Preseason with a 3-0 win vs Exiles

On Sunday, the Amaanah Lions began pre season matches with a hard fought win against Exiles of the HFA 1st Division.

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Aug 7, 2019
1 min

A Big Thank you to the Houston Dynamo

The Lions would like to take a moment to thank everyone involved in the MLS Community MVP Awards. We were extremely grateful to be chosen...

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Jul 27, 2019
1 min

Amine Amrouni chosen as Houston Dynamo's Community MVP

Every year the MLS holds a competition to choose a national community MVP - a person who has devoted their time and energy over the year,...

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Jun 19, 2019
1 min

Awards Event crowns Lion's inaugural Season

A summer celebration for the Champions

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May 11, 2019
1 min

Amaanah Lions clinch championship

In debut season, Lions finish top.

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Feb 19, 2019
1 min

Thanks for your support

We want to take a moment to thank everyone who supported us after our TV appearance last month. By donating to the program, you've given ...

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Jan 16, 2019
2 min

Good luck Khalid

This week the Lions said goodbye to a great footballer and a valued member of the Amaanah family, who departs the program for college. Kh...

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Dec 18, 2018
1 min

Lions v Gunners

Thanks to everyone who joined us for this friendly game, played in the spirit of Christmas.

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Oct 16, 2018
1 min

Lions remain top after third win

In a tough game against highly placed United Wanderers, the Lions eventually came out on top. The Lions had to overcome a slow start, and...

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Oct 7, 2018
2 min

Lions snatch draw in shorthanded squeaker

The Amaanah Lions 1st Team needed a late goal to steal a point against Long Run FC in the season's third game. Coming off two comfortable...

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Sep 10, 2018
1 min

Please join us for season kick off this Sunday...

Our 1st Team will be in action at Bear Creek Park at 10.00am this Sunday. You're all welcome to join us to watch and support.

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Aug 26, 2018
1 min

Lions 1st team begins pre-season training

This Saturday, the Amaanah Lions 1st Team began training at Sutton Elementary School, in South West Houston. Coach David Thanoon ran thro...

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