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Kingsley Madu
Kingsley Madu (born 12 December 1995) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a left-back, recently for AS Trenčín in the Slovak Fortuna Liga. He was a member of the Nigerian national team. Club career He started at El-Kanemi Warriors F.C. On 13 January 2014 Madu signed with Moses Simon a three-year contract with the Slovakian club AS Trenčín. On 30 August 2016 he signed a three-year contract with Zulte Waregem. In January 2019, he joined Roeselare on loan until the end of the season. On 21 August 2019, Madu joined Danish Superliga club Odense on a one-year contract. Madu was released by Odense on 22 May 2020, having only made one appearance for the club. In March 2021, Madu return to Slovakia, rejoining Trenčín, making his debut against Spartak Trnava on 3 April. On 29 May 2023, it was announced that Madu would leave the club at the end of his contract. International career He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaduna
Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Region, Nigeria, Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade Centre and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern Nigeria, with its rail and important road network. The population of Kaduna was at 760,084 as of the 2006 Nigerian census. Rapid urbanization since 2005 has created an increasingly large population, now estimated to be around 1.3 million. The project population of people in Kaduna state as at 2021 is 8.9 million people. Etymology The etymology of the word ''Kaduna'' is said to be a corruption of the Hausa word for "crocodiles", ''Kaddani'' in the Hausa language (''kaduna'' being the plural form). Another version of the name proposes a link to the Gbagyi language, Gbagyi word/name 'Odna', meaning 'river'. History Kaduna was founded by British Empire, British colonists in 1900. The first British governor of Northern Nig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FC Spartak Trnava
FC Spartak Trnava () is a Slovak professional Association football, football club based in Trnava. Historically, it is one of the most successful clubs in the country, having won the Czechoslovak First League five times and the Czechoslovak Cup on four occasions, and reaching the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League, European Cup once and the quarter-final twice. More recently, the club won the Slovak league title in 2017–18 Slovak First Football League, 2018, as well as Slovak cup in 2018–19 Slovak Cup, 2019 and 2021–22 Slovak Cup, 2022. History The club was founded on 30 May 1923 by the merger of Šk Čechie and ČšŠk into TSS Trnava. After a communist takeover it became affiliated with the metal industry and was renamed to TJ Kovosmalt ("Metal-enamel"). Previous names * ŠK Rapid Trnava (1923–39) * TSS Trnava (1939–48) * Sokol NV Trnava (1948–49) * ZTJ Kovosmalt Trnava (1949–53) * Spartak Trnava (1953–67) * Spartak TAZ Trnava (1967–88) * Spartak ZTS Trn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Challenger Pro League
The Challenger Pro League (previously known as ''1B Pro League'') is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system, one level below the Belgian First Division A. It was created by the Royal Belgian Football Association in 2016, replacing the Belgian Second Division. From the season 2016–17 until 2019–20, the competition was named ''Proximus League'', after the main sponsor Proximus. History The Belgian First Division B was created in 2016 as the successor of the Belgian Second Division following an overhaul of the Belgian football league system which saw the number of professional clubs reduced to 24 and the number of teams at the second level of the football pyramid to 8. During Belgian Second Division era from 1973 to 2016, the second division winner and the play-off winner promote to the first division. From 2016 on, the second division winner is no longer guaranteed promotion. The league is divided in two periods of 15 games. The winners of a period c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 Belgian First Division B
The 2018–19 season of the Belgian First Division B began in August 2018 and ended in April 2019. It was the third season of the First Division B following a change in league format from the old Belgian Second Division. The season was impacted by the 2017–19 Belgian football fraud scandal which most notably involved Mechelen, as it was unclear upon completion of the season whether and how any involved clubs would be sanctioned and what the effect would be on the number of promotion and relegation places. As a result, Mechelen won the title and celebrated promotion on 16 March 2019, following a win over Beerschot Wilrijk in the promotion-playoffs, although the verdict on the investigation was still pending. End of May, Mechelen was found guilty and not allowed to be promoted, with runners-up Beerschot Wilrijk taking their spot instead. Mechelen appealed the decision at the Belgian Court for Sportsarbitration, which confirmed the verdict of guilt in July, but also ruled that ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 Belgian First Division A
The 2018–19 Belgian First Division A (officially known as Jupiler Pro League) was the 116th season of top-tier football in Belgium. Team changes * Mechelen was relegated after finishing last in the 2017–18 Belgian First Division A, ending a streak of 11 seasons at the highest level. * Cercle Brugge was promoted after winning the promotion play-offs against Beerschot Wilrijk. The club returns to the highest tier three seasons after relegation from the Belgian Pro League in 2014–15. Teams Stadiums and locations Personnel and kits Managerial changes Regular season League table Results Championship play-offs The points obtained during the regular season were halved (and rounded up) before the start of the playoff. As a result, the teams started with the following points before the playoff: Genk 32 points, Club Brugge 28, Standard Liège 27, Anderlecht 26, Gent 25 and Antwerp 25. The points of Genk, Standard Liège, Anderlecht and Antwerp were rounded up, theref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017–18 Belgian First Division A
The 2017–18 Belgian First Division A was the 115th season of top-tier football in Belgium. The season began on 28 July 2017 and concluded on 20 May 2018. The fixtures were announced in early June 2017. Anderlecht were the defending champions but had to settle for third place with Club Brugge taking their 15th title. Team changes * Westerlo was relegated after finishing last in the 2016–17 Belgian First Division A. * Antwerp was promoted after winning the promotion play-offs against Roeselare. Teams Stadiums and locations Personnel and kits Managerial changes Regular season League table Results Championship play-offs The points obtained during the regular season were halved (and rounded up) before the start of the playoff. As a result, the teams started with the following points before the playoff: Club Brugge 34 points, Anderlecht 28, Charleroi 26, Gent 25, Genk 22 and Standard Liège 22. The points of Club Brugge, Anderlecht and Charleroi were rounded up, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belgian Pro League
The Belgian Pro League,(officially the Jupiler Pro League due to sponsorship reasons with Jupiler), is the top league competition for association football clubs in Belgium. Contested by 18 clubs since the 2020–21 season and reduced to 16 teams from the 2023–24 season onwards, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Challenger Pro League. Seasons run from early August to late April, with teams playing 34 matches each in the regular season, and then entering Play-offs I (also known as the ''Championship Playoff'', ''title playoffs'' or ''Champions' play-offs'') or Play-offs II (also known as the ''Europa League playoff'' or ''Europe play-offs'') according to their position in the regular season. Play-offs I are contested by the top-four clubs in the regular season, with each club playing each other twice. The team finishing in 18th place is relegated directly. However, the 17th place will battle for promotion-relegation play-off against 2nd place of the Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 Slovak First Football League
The 2016–17 Slovak First Football League (known as the Slovak Fortuna Liga for sponsorship reasons) is the 24th season of first-tier football league in Slovakia, since its establishment in 1993. AS Trenčín are the defending champions, after winning their 2nd Slovak championship. The fixtures were announced on 5 July 2016. The season began on 16 July 2016 and will be finished on 27 May 2017. Teams A total of 12 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2015–16 season and one that was promoted from the 2. liga. Relegation for MFK Skalica to the 2016–17 DOXXbet liga was confirmed on 21 May 2016. The relegated team was replaced by DOXXbet liga champion 1. FC Tatran Prešov. 2016–17 Teams * AS Trenčín * ŠK Slovan Bratislava * Spartak Myjava * FC Spartak Trnava * MŠK Žilina * MFK Ružomberok * FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda * ŽP Šport Podbrezová * FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce * FK Senica * MFK Zemplín Michalovce * 1. FC Tatran Prešov Stadiums and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015–16 Slovak First Football League
The 2015–16 Slovak First Football League (known as the Slovak Fortuna Liga for sponsorship reasons) was the 23rd season of the first-tier football league in Slovakia since its establishment in 1993. AS Trenčín were the defending champions, after winning their 1st Slovak championship. Teams A total of 12 teams competed in the league, including 10 sides from the 2014–15 season and two who were promoted from the 2. liga. Relegation for MFK Košice and FK Dukla Banská Bystrica to the 2015–16 DOXXbet liga was confirmed on 30 May 2015. These two relegated teams were replaced by 2. liga champion MFK Zemplín Michalovce and 2. liga runner-up MFK Skalica. Both teams made their debut at the highest level. Despite that MFK Košice finished as 6th, they did not obtain a licence for the 2015–16 season. Stadiums and locations 1Some matches were played at Mestský štadión Brezno in Brezno while ZELPO Aréna had been under renovation. 2Some matches were played at NTC Poprad i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014–15 Slovak First Football League
The 2014–15 Slovak First Football League (known as the Slovak Fortuna Liga for sponsorship reasons) was the 22nd season of first-tier football league in Slovakia, since its establishment in 1993. This season started on 11 July 2014. ŠK Slovan Bratislava are the defending champions. Teams A total of 12 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2013–14 season and one promoted from the 2. liga. Relegation for FC Nitra to the 2014–15 DOXXbet liga was confirmed on 20 May 2014. The one relegated team was replaced by ŽP Šport Podbrezová. Stadiums and locations Personnel and kits Managerial changes League table Results First and second round Third round Season statistics Top scorers :''Updated through matches played on 30 May 2015.'' Hat-tricks Clean sheets :''Updated through matches played on 30 May 2015'' Awards Source: Top Eleven *Goalkeeper: Miloš Volešák (AS Trenčín/MŠK Žilina) *Defence: Ernest Mabouka (MŠK Žil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slovak First Football League
The Slovak Super Liga is the top level football league in Slovakia, currently known as the Fortuna Liga due to a sponsorship arrangement. It was formed in 1993 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. The record for most titles is eleven, held by Slovan Bratislava, who are the current title holders. History Czechoslovakia period Slovakia was part of Czechoslovakia (1918–1939 and 1945–1993). The first Slovak championship Zväzové Majstrovstvá Slovenska was played between Slovak teams (1925–1933); until 1935-36, no Slovak team played in the Czechoslovak (professional, state) league. After the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1939 and the establishment of the German-allied Slovak Republic, the sole Slovak club in the Czechoslovak, ŠK Bratislava, played in the new Slovak league, the Slovenská liga (1939–1945). Winners: *Zväzové Majstrovstvá Slovenska (1925–1933) 1925 - 1. ČsŠK Bratislava 1925–26 - 1. ČsŠK Bratislava 1926–27 - 1. ČsŠK Brati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
