TFF Board Member Mevlüt Aktan Resigns and Calls for Federation Elections
Turkey Football Federation (TFF) Board Member Mevlüt Aktan announced his resignation on October 6, 2026, pointing to a dysfunctional leadership and calling on the entire board to step down. Aktan, who served as the board member responsible for Strategic Planning and Development, became the second official to leave the TFF administration following Mustafa Temel Bozbağ, according to the sources.
In a written statement, Aktan asserted that the current administration failed to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, experience, vision, and organizational competence required for the role. He stated that all units within the federation must be restructured around principles of merit, transparency, and accountability, while adding that none of the promises made to delegates during the General Assembly were fulfilled.
TFF Leadership Accused of Operating as a Narrow Circle
Aktan criticized the internal culture of the governing body, stating that decisions were made within a narrow circle without welcoming differing views, according to the sources.
Aktan pointed out that ongoing judicial processes and public disclosures through press statements before investigations conclude have harmed clubs and football employees, according to the sources. He noted that he spent two years opposing decisions he found incorrect within the administration to maintain checks and balances, but ultimately chose to leave because he no longer had the opportunity to continue that struggle from within.
TFF Board Schedules Emergency Meeting Amid Resignation Pressure
Following Aktan’s departure and public calls for a fresh administration, the TFF Board of Directors decided to convene on Friday with an extraordinary election agenda, according to the sources.
According to the sources, the TFF Executive Board consists of the president and 14 members elected by the General Assembly, with a minimum meeting quorum of eight members required to conduct business under Article 36 of the TFF Statute.
Frequently Asked Questions About the TFF Board Resignation
How many board members must resign for the TFF administration to fall automatically?
According to the sources, TFF statutes do not contain an explicit rule stating that a specific number of resignations, such as six, automatically triggers a total administration collapse. While vacant seats can be filled by substitute members, an extraordinary general election requires specific delegate motions or board decisions.
Who was the first TFF board member to resign before Mevlüt Aktan?
Mustafa Temel Bozbağ was the first official to step down from the TFF management prior to Mevlüt Aktan’s departure, according to the sources.
When is the TFF board scheduled to meet following the resignation?
The sources state that the TFF Board of Directors is scheduled to gather on Friday to discuss an extraordinary election agenda and map out the federation’s next steps.
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