Haka are a variety of ceremonial dances in Māori culture. Haka are often performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. Haka have been traditionally performed—by both men and women—for a variety of social functions within Māori culture. They are performed to welcome distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions, or funerals.
Valkeakoski is a town and municipality in Finland. It is located 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Tampere, 45 km (28 mi) north of Hämeenlinna and 150 km (93 mi) north of Helsinki in the Pirkanmaa region. The municipality has a population of 20,731 (30 September 2023) and covers an area of 372.03 square kilometres (143.64 sq mi) of which 100.06 km2 (38.63 sq mi) is water. The population density is 76.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (197/sq mi).
FC Haka is a Finnish football club based in the industrial town of Valkeakoski. It competes in Finland's premier division of football, Veikkausliiga. It is one of the most successful clubs in Finland, with nine Finnish championships and 12 Finnish Cup wins.
Mika-Matti PetteriPaatelainen is a Finnish former professional football player and the head coach of Veikkausliiga club HIFK. He scored 18 goals in 70 appearances for the Finnish national team, which makes him Finland's all time thirteenth most capped player and fifth top goalscorer. He is the eldest of three brothers, all of whom have played professional football. Their father Matti was also a Finnish international.
Niklas Kristian Moisander is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Swedish club Malmö FF. Moisander was born in Turku, where he played for the local TPS youth team before moving to AFC Ajax. Following a one-season stay at Sampdoria, he spent five years at Bundesliga club Werder Bremen. He is the twin brother of goalkeeper Henrik Moisander, and is a former captain of the Finland national team.
Henrik Moisander is a Finnish former professional footballer.
Ishmael Yartey is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder or left winger for Norwegian club Alta.
The Finland national under-17 football team represents Finland in international football competitions in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, as well as any other under-17 international football tournaments. It is governed by the Football Association of Finland.
Niko Markkula is a Finnish football player who currently plays for Gilla FC.
Timi Lahti is a Finnish footballer currently playing for Finnish Veikkausliiga club IFK Mariehamn.
The 2012 Veikkausliiga is the 82nd season of top-tier football in Finland. It began on 15 April 2012 and ended on 27 October 2012. HJK Helsinki were the defending champions and successfully defended their title.
Niklas Süle is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Germany national team.
Juan Eduardo Lescano is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Finnish club Haka.
Lee Harry Erwin is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Lebanese Premier League club Ahed. He is a Scottish youth international, having played at the under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.
The 2016 Finnish Cup(Suomen Cup) is the 62nd season of the Finnish Cup. 125 clubs entered the competition.
Niklas Jokelainen is a Finnish professional footballer who plays for AC Oulu as a midfielder in Veikkausliiga.
Niilo Mäenpää is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ekstraklasa side Warta Poznań and the Finland national team.
Atte Sihvonen is a Finnish footballer who plays as a defender for Haka.
Janne-Pekka Samuli Laine is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Turkish Süper Lig club Çaykur Rizespor.
Anthony Herbert is a Trinidadian professional footballer currently playing as a defender for Haka.
