Wuhan Gators

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Wuhan Gators
Established 2016
Play in Wuhan, Hubei, China
League/conference affiliations
China Arena Football League (2016–present)
Current uniform
Team colorsShenzhen Naja: Orange and Green    
Personnel
Head coachJ.W. Kenton
Team history
  • Shenzhen Naja (2016)
  • Wuhan Gators (2018–present)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Playoff appearances (1)
Home arena(s)

The Wuhan Gators are a professional arena football team based in Wuhan, Hubei. They are members of the China Arena Football League (CAFL).[1] They were originally called the Shenzhen Naja and were based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. They were named after the species of cobra that lives in the region.[2] Their home stadium was the Shenzhen Dayun Arena. In 2017, the Naja relocated to become the Wuhan Gators.[3]

Seasons[edit]

Shenzhen Naja logo
Season League Regular season Postseason results Head coach
Finish Wins Losses
Shenzhen Naja
2016 CAFL 5th 2 3 Won 5th-place game (Dalian) 46–30 J.W. Kenton
Wuhan Gators
2019 CAFL J.W. Kenton
Total 2 3 (Includes only regular season)
1 0 (Includes only playoffs)
3 3 (Includes both regular season and playoffs)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Meet the Super Six! The CAFL's Teams, Names and Official Logos". China Arena Football League. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  2. ^ ""What's In a Name?" The Original Six of China Football". China Arena Football League. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  3. ^ Moninghoff, Mick (July 14, 2017). "Second CAFL Draft Produces "Firsts"". caflfootball.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.

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