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South East Dons are a association football club based in London, England. [1] [2] The club formerly competed in the Orpington and Bromley District Sunday Football League but currently compete in the Sunday Football League in London. It is considered one of the most popular amateur football clubs worldwide with high support by fans on social media. [3] [4] Former Arsenal player Zak Ansah plays for the team. [5] [6] The club's sponsors include German Doner Kebab and Puma.

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SE Dons
Full nameSouth East Dons
Nickname(s)SE Dons
Founded2011
OwnerAndrew McHugh (Don Strapzy)
ChairmanAndy Ansah
ManagerRyan King-Elliot
LeagueLondon Sunday Football League (SFL)
2022/2023League: 2nd - Playoffs: Lost semi-final

History

SE Dons was founded in 2014 by rapper Andrew McHugh (aka Don Strapzy) and friends. Since then SE Dons have won the Orpington and Bromley District Sunday Football League twice, in 2021 and 2022. [7] [8] [9] In November 2020, the club signed a kit deal with Puma. The club chairman is Andy Ansah.

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