Hapoel Ironi Or Akiva () is an Israeli football club based in Or Akiva. The club currently plays in Liga Gimel Samaria division.
History A club called Hapoel Or Akiva existed as early as 1956,Beitar-Hapoel 1:0 in the Jerusalem Derby Herut, 5 February 1956, Historical Jewish Press and played in Liga Gimel during the 1960s.Hapoel Or Akiva Management Apologize for Incident Ma'ariv, 23 March 1967, Historical Jewish Press
The current club was founded in 2013, as a successor to Maccabi Or Akiva,New Internet site for Ironi Or Akiva Migdalor, 11.12.2013 which was founded in 1966 and played in its prime in Liga Alef, the third tier of Israeli football, for the last time, in the 1995–96 season.
After the 2012–13 season, in which Maccabi Or Akiva finished at the bottom of Liga Gimel Samaria division, the Municipality of Or Akiva have decided to establish a new club instead, and appointed an association, in order to manage football in the city.Yehuda Zaken will train Maccabi Or Akiva Michael Weisermann, Doublepass, 21.8.2013
Hapoel Ironi Or Akiva finished their debut season in the 14th and second bottom place of Liga Gimel Samaria division.
In the 2015–16 season, the club have won the Israel State Cup for Liga Gimel Samaria division, following a victory of 4–3 after extra time, against Hapoel Tirat HaCarmel.Hapoel Or Akiva- District cup holders Doublepass, 3.10.2015
Honours Cups HonourNo.YearsLiga Gimel Samaria Division Cup12015–16
External links Official website Hapoel Ironi Or Akiva Israel Football Association
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