| Full name | Belau Kanu Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | |
| Ground | PCC Track & Field Stadium | |
| Capacity | 4000 | |
| Manager | Tino Faatuuala | |
| League | Palau Soccer League | |
| 2012 | 5th (Spring League) 4th (Fall League - ongoing) | |
Belau Kanu Club is a Palauan association football club which plays in the Palau Soccer League, the top-level league in Palau. It was founded in 2012. [1] Belau Kanu Club finished fifth in the Spring League and are currently fourth in the Fall League as of November 2012. [2] , [3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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