Background
Associação de Futebol de Coimbra, commonly referred to as AF Coimbra, is the governing body for football in the district of Coimbra. The Football Association is based in Coimbra. The Association's President is Apolino Manuel dos Santos Pereira.
The organisation was founded on 22 October 1922 following meetings held at Sport Clube Conimbricense. The provisional constitution was prepared by Dr. Mário Machado, Manuel Camões, João Barata and Lt. Ribeiro da Costa.
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