29.10.2025 14:36
Once a force to be reckoned with in the Süper Lig, experiencing victories in the Turkish Cup and the Super Cup, Akhisarspor now only continues to exist with its youth teams. Following financial difficulties and a series of declines, even the club's website has been put up for sale.
During its time in the Süper Lig, Akhisarspor experienced the joys of the Turkish Cup and the Super Cup, representing our country in Europe, but now it only exists in the youth leagues. The website of the Manisa representative has even been put up for sale.
DRAMATIC FALL FROM THE SUPER LIG TO AMATEUR
Akhisarspor, which emerged from the Akhisar district of Manisa and wrote its name in golden letters in the history of Turkish football, competed in the Süper Lig for 7 seasons and became the pride of Anatolia with victories in both the Ziraat Turkish Cup and the TFF Super Cup in 2018.
During that time, under the management of head coach Okan Buruk, the green-blacks defeated giants like Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray in the finals and also represented Turkey in the UEFA Europa League groups.
However, just a few years after their success on the European stage, the club, shaken by financial crises and transfer bans, quickly fell to the amateur leagues.
FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE LEAGUE
Akhisarspor, which bid farewell to the 3rd League in 2024, tried to take the field with youth players when it couldn't form a team in the Regional Amateur League last season. The most experienced player in the squad was 19 years old; matches were played where the right back took over as goalkeeper due to a lack of goalkeepers, and there were no players on the bench.
After losing its first 5 matches with different scores, the team decided to withdraw from the league in November 2024. This season, Akhisarspor, which did not participate in the Manisa Super Amateur League, only has teams in the U14 and U16 categories.
THE CLUB IS NOW REPRESENTED BY "AKHISAR 45 FSK"
The club, which was once known as "Manisa Spor 1965," is now replaced by Akhisar 45 Football Sports Club. This new team represents the district in the Regional Amateur League.
LEGENDARY CUPS ARE NOW A MEMORY
The Turkish Cup and Super Cup won by Akhisarspor in 2018 are now displayed behind the desk of club president Özay Alkan. The trophies, which were a source of pride in those days, have now become just a nostalgic memory.
MODERN STADIUM LEFT EMPTY
The Spor Toto Akhisar Stadium, which opened in 2018 and has a capacity of 12,139 spectators in UEFA standards, remained idle for a long time after the club withdrew from the league.
The stadium now only hosts matches of Akhisar 45 FSK. The stadiums that once provided a Süper Lig atmosphere in Manisa are now limited to amateur competitions, creating a restricted football excitement.
The story of Akhisarspor has become a striking example of how economic instability and managerial mistakes can destroy a club in Turkish football.