They started taking part in the national league in 2021. Since 2022, Gonio have achieved three successive promotions. As winners of the 2024 season in Liga 3, Gonio secured a place in Erovnuli Liga 2 for the upcoming season.
History
The club was established in April 2021 and included in the Regionuli Liga West Group tournament for the upcoming season.[1] After two initial wins under manager Giorgi Zoidze, Gonio afterwards stayed in midtable. In early July, before the season resumed, a new head coach was appointed. During this season, the team recorded six victories with a large margin, including 8–0 in October.[2]
The next year Gonio made their debut in the David Kipiani Cup where they beat two opponents, including a third-tier team.[3] Gonio were involved in the promotion chase along with two other clubs throughout the league season. They eventually came second in the table and qualified for the play-offs.[4] In a crucial game held in Batumi, Gonio cruised to victory over Gldani and secured promotion to the fourth division.[5]
Before the start of their new league campaign, Gonio signed several players with even a top-tier experience and unveiled their ambitious plan to advance further into the third division. An initial five-game winning run in Liga 4 indicated that they were serious title contenders. On 28 June 2023, Gonio recorded the biggest win in their history (14–1). Together with Betlemi, in September they became the co-authors of a unique occasion in Georgian football when a club gained promotion with seven matches still to play.[6] Gonio continued an unbeaten streak during the remaining period and won the champion's title.
With new coach Levan Jokhadze at the helm, the team surged forward in the Liga 3 title race as well. They were ten points clear at the top with three matches in hand when a 5–0 rout of Gardabani on 14 November 2024 ensured another league title and automatic promotion the 2nd tier.[7]
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