EFAF Challenge Cup
The EFAF Challenge Cup was an international competition for European American Football clubs. The EFAF Challenge Cup was the third highest level of club competition in the European Federation of American Football (EFAF), behind the European Football League (EFL) and the EFAF Cup.
EFAF Challenge Cup
Organised by EFAF, this competition is comparable to football's UI Cup. Participants are Champions and Vice-Champions of the "smaller" American Football nations from eastern and southern Europe. The competition was replaced by the IFAF CEI Interleague in 2011.
Competition format
In 2009, the group phase consisted of two groups with four teams each. The winners and the second placed of these groups qualify directly for the semi-final phase. From 2010, the competition will feature 12 teams, divided in 4 groups of 3. The group winners qualify for the semifinals.
Teams 2010
Group A
- Turkey METU Falcons
- Turkey Istanbul Cavaliers
- Serbia Kraljevo Royal Crowns
Group B
- Hungary Győr Sharks
- Turkey ITU Tigers
- Serbia Klek Knights
Group C
- Romania Bucharest Warriors
- Serbia Čačak Angel Warriors
- Turkey Boğaziçi Sultans
Group D
Final
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Serbia Klek Knights | Turkey Istanbul Cavaliers | 36-14 |
Teams 2009
Group A
- File:Flag of Poland.svg Pomorze Seahawks
- File:Flag of Hungary.svg Győr Sharks
- File:Flag of Serbia.svg Vrbas Hunters
- File:Flag of Serbia.svg Klek Knights
Group B
- File:Flag of Poland.svg Devils Wrocław
- File:Flag of Italy.svg Hogs Reggio Emilia
- File:Flag of Serbia.svg Pancevo Panthers
- File:Flag of Serbia.svg Kragujevac Wild Boars
Final
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
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2009 | Italy Hogs Reggio Emilia | Hungary Győr Sharks | 35-7 |