FC Samba

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• 10 Sep 2026

  Phoenix from the flames!

  After a decade away from the limelight, The Samba name is once again back in the local football headlines as the team is resurrected as a new look veterans side. Set to compete in the East Midlands Vets league for the 26/27 season, a solid core of the original team mixed in with some new faces look to roll back the clock and lace up their boots once again!

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• 1 Jun 2015

  FC Samba Officially Fold

  After 12 seasons, with 2 league titles and 1 cup win along the way, the club have announced that they will be resigning from the NSL and will not be competitng in the 2015/16 season. The club would like to thank every player and supporter that has been a part of the Samba family over the years. A reunion tournament day has already been mentioned for some time in the future!

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• 22 Apr 2012

  Samba Secure NAA Prem Title

  Going into their final game of the season, Samba were uncertain of what result would be good enough to win the league. Focused solely on winning the game, Samba found themselves 4-0 up at half-time and decided to "go for it" in the second half. A stunning 10-1 victory, Samba's highest ever winning scoreline meant they had one hand on the silverware, but when news filtered through from Ashland that they had beaten Santos 4-1, the championship party could begin.

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