Konyaspor will host the Palestine National Team at MEDAŞ Konya Büyükşehir Stadium for a friendship match carrying humanitarian and civic significance beyond standard athletic competition, announced club president Ömer Atiker during a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Konyaspor’s Humanitarian Message for Palestine
Konyaspor President Ömer Atiker told reporters at MEDAŞ Konya Büyükşehir Stadium that failing to respond to the suffering of the Palestinian people was not an option, framing the fixture as an inescapable civic and moral responsibility. Atiker urged supporters to fill the stands for the Wednesday evening kickoff at 20.00, noting that admission will be entirely free and ticketless. “Let’s take our children, our families, our friends, and fill the stands together,” Atiker said, calling on fans to applaud both squads and demonstrate Konya’s traditional warmth and brotherhood. The club executive emphasized that the event aims to send a unified, powerful message that spectators and players alike stand on the exact same side.
Technical Director İlhan Palut Highlights the Team’s Resilience
Konyaspor Technical Director İlhan Palut drew attention to the extreme professional hurdles facing the visiting players. Palut noted that members of the Palestine National Team continue practicing their profession under extraordinarily difficult conditions. “In the match, it will be a football field where we will enter arm in arm, shoulder to shoulder, and similarly an evening where we will leave by embracing each other,” Palut said. The manager expressed full confidence that local supporters would maximize their backing, predicting that home fans might even cheer louder for the visiting Palestinian players and embrace them warmly.
Mayor Uğur Ibrahim Altay Cites Konya as 2026 OIC Youth Capital
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay connected the fixture to a broader calendar of programs designated for Konya as the 2026 Youth Capital by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Altay pointed directly to the severe bloodshed in Gaza, reiterating that Turkey maintains an unyielding stance alongside Palestinians across every international platform. “Konya is one of the cities that gives the highest support to the Palestinian issue,” Altay stated, adding his sincere belief that the stands on Sept. 30 will vividly display the city’s deep sensitivity. Both squads will take the pitch operating under the unifying slogan, “We are on the same side, we are the same fans.”
Frequently Asked Questions About the Konyaspor-Palestine Match
When and where will the Konyaspor-Palestine friendship match take place?
The match takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 20.00 local time at MEDAŞ Konya Büyükşehir Stadium.
How much do tickets cost for the fixture?
Admission is entirely free and attendees do not need a ticket to enter the stadium.
What slogan will the teams use on the pitch?
Both teams will enter the field under the banner, “We are on the same side, we are the same fans.”
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