
KVC JEI (full name KVC Jong Eernegem-Ichtegem) is a Belgian football club formed through the merger of KVC Ichtegem and Jong Eernegem, officially announced on March 27, 2024, marking an important milestone in the development of football in the Eernegem and Ichtegem region. KVC Ichtegem, founded in 1955 and affiliated with the Royal Belgian Football Association under registration number 5830, traditionally plays in yellow and blue, hosts its home matches at De Keiberg and has a long-standing history in the provincial leagues, providing a solid foundation for the creation of KVC JEI. The new club is built on a shared vision of youth football, focusing on education, enjoyment and the development of every child regardless of level, while striving to build a strong team on the pitch and a close-knit club community off the field. KVC JEI uses the facilities in Eernegem mainly for training and those in Ichtegem mainly for matches, aiming to optimize infrastructure, preserve local football identity and grow into a sustainable and influential fusion club in Belgium.