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Viking FK Claims Eliteserien Title After 34-Year Wait!

12/1/2025

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Viking Fotballklubb (Viking FK) secured its first Eliteserien title in 34 years by beating Vålerenga 5-1 on 30 November 2025.
The win capped a remarkable season, finishing one point ahead of Bodø/Glimt, who won Fredrikstad.
Viking FK's resurgence followed relegation in 2017 and a focus on local talent.
The leadership of dual head coaches Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen has driven the resurgence.
Fans celebrated the victory in Stavanger.

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Viking Fotballklubb (Viking FK) secured its first Eliteserien title in 34 years by beating Vålerenga 5-1 on 30 November 2025.
The win capped a remarkable season, finishing one point ahead of Bodø/Glimt, who won Fredrikstad.
Viking FK's resurgence followed relegation in 2017 and a focus on local talent.
The leadership of dual head coaches Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen has driven the resurgence.
Fans celebrated the victory in Stavanger.