Ayacucho Futbol Club is a professional football team competing in Peru's top division, Liga 1. Hailing from the city of Ayacucho, the club plays its home matches at the Estadio Ciudad de Cumaná. Founded in 2008, Ayacucho FC is a relatively young club but has quickly established itself as a competitive force. The team is known as "Los Zorros" (The Foxes) and wears distinctive orange and black kits. They achieved a historic milestone by winning the Copa Perú in 2008, earning promotion to the first division for the first time. Since then, they have been a mainstay in Liga 1, known for their resilient performances and ability to challenge the traditional powerhouses. The club has also made several appearances in continental competitions like the Copa Sudamericana. With a passionate local fanbase, Ayacucho FC represents the growing football culture in the country's interior regions.