Borneo F.C.


Borneo Football Club is an Indonesian football club based in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. They currently compete in Liga 1. Their nickname is Pesut Etam.

History

Borneo F.C. Samarinda was formed by former Putra Samarinda supporters who were dissatisfied with their team's lack of achievements. PT Nahusam Pratama Indonesia bought Perseba Super Bangkalan on 7 March 2014, which gave them direct license to compete in the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division, and changed the name to Pusamania Borneo F.C.
After beating PSGC Ciamis on penalties in the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division semi-final, they were promoted to the Indonesia Super League. On 27 November 2014, Borneo FC won their first title by becoming champion of the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division after beating Persiwa Wamena 2–1 in the final.

Sponsorship

signed a two-year sponsorship deal with Borneo F.C. Samarinda on 22 April 2014. On 2 May 2014, Bankaltim became their shirt sponsor for home and away matches.

Kit suppliers

Borneo F.C. play their home matches at Segiri Samarinda Stadium and Palaran Stadium. They use Sempaja Stadium for training.

Players

NOTE: Starting 2016 season, PT Gelora Trisula has reduced the number of foreign players allowed to be used by clubs to only four players.

Current squad

Naturalized player

Out on loan

Technical staff

Club culture

Supporters

Borneo's supporters are called Pusamania.
Their brother supporter is Barito Mania, the supporter of PS Barito Putera.

Derbies

Derby Kaltim
The match of Borneo F.C. against Persiba Balikpapan is called "Derby Kaltim", because Samarinda and Balikpapan are the same as cities in East Kalimantan Province.
Derby Papadaan
The match of Borneo F.C. against Barito Putera is called "Derby Papadaan" or The Brother's Derby.
Derby Mahakam
The match of Borneo F.C. against Mitra Kukar F.C. is called "Derby Mahakam", because Samarinda city home of Borneo F.C, and Tenggarong city home of Mitra Kukar, are same followed by the Mahakam river.
Derby Orange
"Salam satu Orange kawan", is greetings between Borneo F.C. supporters group, and Persija Jakarta supporters group. Orange is the color of pride for Pusamania and The Jakmania.

Coaches

Honours