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Memorial football events in Croatia

Overview

Various memorial football events have been held in Croatia to honor deceased individuals.

In Nova Bukovica, NK Zrinski organized a memorial match to honor former club president Antun Kojić, who died unexpectedly in 2026. The event included a minute of silence and a ceremony where Kojić’s family received a commemorative jersey.

In Županja, the 6th annual Jozo Ilijić Memorial was held at the NK Graničar stadium. The event commemorated Jozo Ilijić, a member of the Delta Special Police Unit who died in 1995, through wreath-laying ceremonies and a football tournament for youth and veterans.

Entities

Jozo Ilijić · NK Zrinski · NK Graničar · Darko Dimić · NK DOŠK Dolci

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Županja hosts 6th annual Jozo Ilijić Memorial

    The 6th Jozo Ilijić Memorial was held in Županja, Croatia, featuring a commemorative ceremony and a football tournament to honor a fallen member of the Delta Special Police Unit.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    NK Zrinski honors late president Antun Kojić with memorial match

    NK Zrinski held a memorial match on 2 August in Nova Bukovica, honoring late president Antun Kojić; the game ended 7‑2 against NK DOŠK Dolci, with tributes from club and mayor.

Sources

radiong.hr · vusz.hr