My Favorite sport is soccer, often referred to in Africa as football, while football has another meaning in the USA.
Soccer is called football in Africa because it's mostly played with the foot. It's a game of 90 minutes that involves 22 players 11 each from both sides. The officials include a refree who makes the call, the lines man that makes sure the ball is in play and a Video assistant refree that officiates the game digitally.
*How To Win
To win a soccer game there must be a goal. A goal is when a ball passed the keeper line into the goal net. The goal post is where the keeper stays within the 18yard box to make sure am opponent does not score.
Some Common Terms in Football
Defender
A defender is usually a player which safeguard the goal post area to keep the opponent from scoring.
Offside
This is a fowl committed when an opponent is past the defence line of a team and it's ahead of other players.
Fowl
This is known as an offence in football, when a player commits an offence it's known as a fowl.
Pass
This is the rotation of the ball to same side players through kicking the ball.
Interception
This is when an opponent stops a player from passing the ball of reaching desired destination
Trophy
This is the reward in form of a cup given to a tram after a successful winning campaign
Mid field
This is the mid section of a football pitch, the players that plays around this section is known as a mid fielder.
Striker
This is a player with the ability and position to scare goals, He plays around the opponents 18yard box. When a ball is shot to score it's known as a strike.
Coach
A coach is the manager of a foot ball team.
Substitute
A substitute is a player that changes another during play.
This is just to mention a few.
why I Enjoy Soccer
Source
There are many reasons I enjoy football but I will mention just a few of them.
The play
The way football is played makes it beautiful, makes me love the game and it's so lovely to see players trap, pass, shoot and score.
The Goal
When a goal is scored it makes football very electrifying, there is no way you won't love football when a goal comes.
The Celebrations
The celebration in football is so sweet and interesting. After the goal you would celebrate over the roof. One of those players with the best celebrations is Ronaldo.
The Game Today
One of the games you would not want to miss is the game between Nigeria and Ghana by 6pm.
Nigeria vs Ghana Time: 6pm
Another game you wouldn't want to miss is Portugal Vs North mecodonia by 7:45pm
These games are a fight for a place in the World Cup series.
Conclusion
Football is a game that is loved by all. It's easily played and filled with slot of sensation and happiness. I hope you are a fan.
Please comment your favorite team in the comments section below. Kisses!