Four Big Clubs to Meet Children in Nicosia at the Friendship Cup

KTFF President Hasan Sertoğlu made a statement about the KKTC Friendship Cup, which will be held on 7 and 8 November 2026 at Nicosia Atatürk Stadium. Sertoğlu said they do not see the event simply as four major clubs coming to the country to play matches.

Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor will play on the same pitch against regional teams made up of players from Nicosia, Kyrenia, Gazimağusa-İskele and Güzelyurt-Lefke. Sertoğlu highlighted the importance of children watching these teams on television for years being able to face them in their own country. He said this is a great opportunity for young players to show their talents.

Sertoğlu thanked Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, Turkish Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak and Turkish Football Federation President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, whose efforts made the event possible. He also said that the Turkish Football Federation's decision to make the necessary adjustments to the four clubs' league schedules was extremely valuable.

Sertoğlu called for support for the children at Nicosia Atatürk Stadium over the weekend and invited everyone to the match.