15.03.2026 16:00
Trabzonspor's head coach Fatih Tekke lost one of his closest colleagues exactly one year after signing with the burgundy-blue club. The change between Tekke's appearance at the signing ceremony and his demeanor at the funeral did not go unnoticed.
Trabzonspor's head coach Fatih Tekke lost one of his closest colleagues exactly one year after signing with the burgundy-blue club. The change between Tekke's images from the signing ceremony and his appearance at the funeral became a trending topic on social media.
ORHAN KAYNAK PASSED AWAY DUE TO A HEART ATTACK
Orhan Kaynak, who served as Fatih Tekke's assistant at Trabzonspor, passed away as a result of a heart attack. A funeral ceremony was held for Kaynak, who brought sorrow to the sports community, on March 11, 2026, in Istanbul.
HE WAS FAREWELLED AT KILYOS CEMETERY
After the funeral ceremony, Orhan Kaynak was laid to rest at Kilyos Cemetery. Many figures from the sports world, including Trabzonspor's head coach Fatih Tekke, Şenol Güneş, and Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan, attended the ceremony.
"I DON'T KNOW HOW WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS SHOCK"
Speaking at the funeral, Fatih Tekke expressed their deep sorrow, stating, "We extend our condolences to his family and loved ones. He was a very positive, cheerful, and good person in every way. I don't know how we will get through this shock. We are very sad. May we all find peace."
THE CHANGE IN 1 YEAR BECAME A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
The images of Fatih Tekke from the signing ceremony on March 11, 2025, and the images taken at the funeral a year later resonated widely on social media. Football fans highlighted the experienced coach's transformation over the year and expressed their wishes for patience.