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Zanzibar Ocean View Football Club is a football (soccer) club from Zanzibar based in Unguja. They were formed in 2010 as a breakaway side from Miembeni S.C.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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