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Forest Rangers F.C. is a professional football club based in Ndola, Zambia. The club currently competes in the Zambian Premier League, the top flight of Zambian football. Known for their distinctive yellow and green home kits, Forest Rangers F.C. has a rich history that dates back to the 1970s.

History
Forest Rangers Football Club was established in 1975 as a community football team at Dola Hill Forest Station in Ndola. The club joined the Ndola District Amateur League in 1976, and after three years of competing in the league, they were promoted to Division 3 under the Copperbelt Amateur League at the end of the 1988 soccer season. Forest Rangers F.C. played Division 1 football from 1989 to 1991.

During the 1991 soccer season, Forest Rangers F.C. achieved notable success by finishing as runners-up in the Independence Cup Competition. Unfortunately, they lost 5-1 to Nkana Football Club, the dominant force in Zambian football at the time. Prior to the final, Forest Rangers F.C. had eliminated Mufulira Wanderers in the semi-finals with a lone goal at Nkana Stadium. At the end of the season, the club earned promotion to the Super League Division.

Forest Rangers F.C. competed in the Super League Division from 1991 to 1994. In the 1994 season, the club finished among the top eight clubs of the Super League Division. However, in 1995, the club faced financial difficulties when their sponsors, ZAFFICO Limited, disbanded the team as part of cost-saving measures.

In 1998, Forest Rangers F.C. was revived through social football initiatives. The following year, the club merged with Strike Rovers Football Club and competed in Division 1 football under the name Forest Strikes Football Club until 2000. In 2001, the club reverted to its original name, Forest Rangers Football Club, when ZAFFICO Limited became the sole sponsor.

Achievements
Over the years, Forest Rangers F.C. has achieved several notable accomplishments. In 2005, they won the Zambian Coca-Cola Cup, showcasing their prowess in domestic competitions. In 2020, the club finished as the second runners-up in the FAZ MTN Super League, which highlighted their competitiveness in the top-tier Zambian league. Forest Rangers F.C. also participated in the CAF Champions League qualifiers for the 2020/2021 season, demonstrating their ambition to compete at the continental level.

Colors and Kit
Traditionally, Forest Rangers F.C. has sported yellow and green home kits, representing the vibrant spirit and natural surroundings of the Ndola region. Their away kits feature a combination of green and white colors.