R. Charleroi S.C., Royal Charleroi Sporting Club or Charleroi, nicknamed Les Zèbres and Les Carolos was founded January 1, 1904. They compete at their home stadium, Stade du Pays de Charleroi, located in Charleroi. Charleroi ranked 12th place in 2008 First Division Play. Top tier Charleroi plays in the UEFA Confederation, competing for the Belgium Cup or Cofidis Cup. Sixteen teams will play in the upcoming 2009-10 season of the top-tier Belgian Jupiler Pro League marking the 107th season of first division football in Belgium. The league is operated by the Belgian Football Association. Current Jupiler League champion is Standard Liege for the 2008-2009 season. Charleroi was Belgium First Division Winner in 1978 and 1993.