27.04.2026 22:12
For the first time, a Turkish team in Belgium became champions and promoted to the Regional 1st League. FC Anadol, which defeated its opponent 3-0 in its final match, causing great joy in the Turkish community.
The football team FC Anadol, founded by Turkish workers in 1968 in the Limburg region of Belgium, defeated KVV Heusden-Zolder 3-0 away in the last week of the season, both declaring their championship and being promoted to the Regional 1st League for the first time in club history.
THE GREATEST SUCCESS IN ITS HISTORY In the victory secured by goals from players Mücahit Ulupınar, Emre Erciyas, and Murat Bayraktar, FC Anadol did not give up the fight despite being reduced to 9 men with two red cards and left the field with a clear score. FC Anadol, champion of its league, reached the highest level in its history with this result.
PRESIDENT TERCAN: "THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING" Sharing his joy after the championship, Club President Atila Tercan stated that their goals are not over in a statement after the championship match, saying, "This was our goal, but it is definitely not our ultimate goal. The pressure was huge, but our team showed its character." President Tercan said this success is not only a sporting result but also a proud milestone for the Turkish community in Belgium. President Tercan said, "Since its founding, we are very happy that this success has been bestowed upon me and my friends on the board for the first time. Before this, we played playoffs for two years and could not advance, but this year we became champions. We have been promoted to the Regional First League. From here, we have goals to adapt to our new league and establish facilities. The people of Heusden-Zolder provide both financial and moral support. This championship happened with their support. We could not have achieved this success without their support."
GREAT JOY IN THE TURKISH COMMUNITY About 1,200 football fans followed FC Anadol's championship match. With the final whistle, the stands turned into a festival atmosphere. Celebrations continued for a long time with flares, chants, and Turkish flags. The Turkish community in Belgium evaluated the championship as a "historic success" through social media and local associations, sending congratulatory messages to the team. Vice President Engin Özdemir, in a statement after the championship, emphasized effort and solidarity, saying, "This is not just a championship; it is a victory of faith, unity, and hard work. We thank everyone who contributed, from our players to the technical team, from our fans to our sponsors."
"FC ANADOL WAS NOT JUST A CLUB, IT BECAME OUR IDENTITY" Taner İkiz, who had previously played for the team and now supports it as a fan, was upset with the referee. Mentioning that the referee showed two red cards and stopped the game for 10 minutes, cooling it down, İkiz said he was happy they won. İkiz said, "I didn't just play football in this club. I learned friendship, solidarity, and protecting our identity here. FC Anadol is a value that shows us how to stand strong where we are, without forgetting where we come from."
Hüseyin Dönmez, who served the club for years, said this success is a pride and that they, as those who contributed to the upbringing of many people from the president to the managers, from the audience to volunteers, are extremely happy.