Lanwa F.C.


Lanwa FC, officially Dongguan Lanwa Football Club was a Chinese professional association football club located in Dongguan, China. The club was founded in 1999 and played in the Chinese and Hong Kong football systems.

History

Lanwa was founded in 1999 as Gansu Tianma, and originally played in the Chinese football system. Following its relegation from the Chinese [Football Association Yi League|Yi League], it was bought by Dongguan Dongcheng company who renamed the club and moved the club to the Hong Kong football system pyramid.

Name changes

  • 1999–2001: Gansu Tianma SC
  • 2001: Lanzhou Huanghe F.C
  • 2002: Gansu Nongken FC
  • 2003: Ningbo Yaoma FC
  • 2004–2005: Dongguan Dongcheng FC
  • 2005–2009: Lanwa FC