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R. Sasikumar

b. 1975

Singaporean former footballer and sports marketing executive

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About R. Sasikumar

Born 1975. R. Sasikumar is an association football player.

Sasikumar s/o Ramu (born 5 March 1975) is a retired Singaporean footballer known for scoring the solitary goal to win his country the 1998 AFF Championship. He currently manages the Red Card Group, a sports marketing firm.

Playing career Sasikumar became famous after the final of the 1998 AFF Championship, when Singapore played against hosts Vietnam. In the 70th minute, he scored a goal with his shoulder, which was dubbed the "Shoulder of God", which won the Lions their first ever international title. He retired from international football after Singapore exited the 2000 AFF Championship from the group stage.

In 2017, Sasikumar expressed interest in contesting the elections for the Football Association of Singapore council

Sasikumar also bought Admiralty in the 2nd division of the Singapore National Football League.

Honours Geylang United S-League: 1996

Home United S.League: 1999 Singapore Cup: 2000, 2001

Singapore Tiger Cup: 1998

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Important facts

Born
5 March 1975, Singapore
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player

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Frequently asked questions

Who is R. Sasikumar?

Singaporean former footballer and sports marketing executive

When was R. Sasikumar born?

R. Sasikumar was born on 5 March 1975 in Singapore.

What is R. Sasikumar's occupation?

R. Sasikumar is an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: R. Sasikumar

· Wikidata: Q27863732

· DBpedia: R. Sasikumar

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