goli

How to say it

Meaning

A point scored when the ball goes into the net, and also the frame with the net that a keeper guards.

Good to know

Ji/ma class noun from English: plural magoli. Kufunga goli is to score a goal; bao is the more common word for a goal scored, and lango for the goalmouth.

Examples

• Mshambuliaji alifunga goli dakika ya mwisho.The striker scored a goal in the last minute.
• Timu yetu ilishinda kwa magoli matatu kwa moja.Our team won by three goals to one.
• Kipa alirudi golini haraka.The goalkeeper rushed back to his goal.

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