Borneo Football Club Samarinda (commonly known as Borneo Samarinda) is an Indonesian football club based in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. They currently compete in Liga 1. Their nickname is Pesut Etam (Our Dolphin). History Borneo F.C. Samarinda was formed by former Putra Samarinda supporters who were dissatisfied with their team's lack of achievements. PT Nahusam Pratama Indonesia bought Perseba Super Bangkalan on 7 March 2014, which gave them direct license to compete in the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division, and changed the name to Pusamania Borneo F.C. After beating PSGC Ciamis on penalties in the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division semi-final, they were promoted to the Indonesia Super League. On 27 November 2014, Borneo FC won their first title by becoming champion of the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division after beating Persiwa Wamena 2–1 in the final. Colours and badges Sponsorship Suzuki signed a two-year sponsorship deal with Borneo F.C. Samarinda on 22 April 2014. On 2 May 2014, Bankaltim became their shirt sponsor for home and away matches. Kit suppliers Stadium Borneo F.C. Samarinda play their home matches at Segiri Samarinda Stadium and Palaran Stadium. They use Sempaja Stadium for training. Players Current squad Naturalized players Out on loan Technical staff Club culture Supporters Borneo's supporters are called Curva Sud Samarinda. Derbies Derby Kaltim (East Borneo derby)The match of Borneo F.C. against Persiba Balikpapan is called "Derby Kaltim", because Samarinda (city home of Borneo FC) and Balikpapan (city home of Persiba Balikpapan) are the same as cities in East Kalimantan Province. Derby PapadaanThe match of Borneo F.C. against Barito Putera is called "Derby Papadaan" or The Brother's Derby. Derby MahakamThe match of Borneo F.C. against Mitra Kukar F.C. is called "Derby Mahakam", because Samarinda city home of Borneo F.C, and Tenggarong city home of Mitra Kukar, are same followed by the Mahakam river. Coaches Honours Liga Indonesia Premier Division Winners: 2014 (second-tier era) Indonesia President's Cup Runners-up: 2017, 2022 Piala Gubernur Kaltim Winners: 2016 See also List of football clubs in Indonesia Indonesian football league system References External links Pusamania Borneo F.C. at Liga Indonesia Pusamania Borneo F.C. Profile on Eyesoccer club Football Database Football clubs in Indonesia Football clubs in East Kalimantan Fan-owned football clubs Association football clubs established in 2014 2014 establishments in Indonesia Samarinda Phoenix clubs (association football)