SE Gama
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Wikipedia - Sociedade Esportiva do Gama
Sociedade Esportiva do Gama, commonly referred to as Gama, is a Brazilian professional club based in Gama, Distrito Federal founded on 15 November 1975. It competes in the Campeonato Brasiliense, the top flight of the Distrito Federal state football league.
Gama is the second-best-ranked team from the Federal District in CBF's national club ranking, behind bitter rivals Brasiliense.
History
Until the early 1970s, the city of Gama was known only to its amateur teams. This movement has grown more and more the city's desire to have its first professional football club. Founded in 1975 by Hermínio Ferreira Neves, the Sociedade Esporte do Gama was the first professional team in the city. The founder was president of the amateur team Minas Atlético Clube.
Formed initially with players of the most diverse amateur teams of the city, Gama soon gained the support of the local population. They played their first professional game on February 21, 1976. With the support of Mr. Valmir Campelo de Bezerra, regional administrator of the city of Gama and a great admirer of local football, the Gama Administration Stadium was rebuilt and reopened on October 9, 1977.
In 1981, SE Gama achieved its first regional title. The team won the Torneio Centro-Oeste by beating Goiânia 2–1 on aggregate. In 1998, the club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.
In late 2017, Gama confirmed that they would be signing former Brazilian World Cup winner Lúcio from Indian Super League side FC Goa. He joined in January 2018.
The team's colors are green and white, and they play their home matches at the Estádio Bezerrão. SE Gama has a strong rivalry with other teams in the Brasília region, making for intense and exciting matches.
SE Gama has a reputation for developing talented young players and has produced several stars who have gone on to play for top clubs in Brazil and abroad. With a commitment to excellence and a winning mentality, SE Gama continues to be a dominant force in Brazilian soccer.