11.10.2026 21:02
Former national team player Nihat Kahveci argued that Fatih Tekke should be appointed as the new head coach of the Turkish National Football Team. Kahveci commented, "My personal opinion is that it should be Fatih Tekke. Why? If a question is asked when he selects the squad, the Fatih Hoca I know would explain it transparently."
As the Vincenzo Montella era ends in the Turkish National Football Team, who will be the new technical boss of the crescent-starred team remains a matter of curiosity. While many names, especially Arda Turan, are being discussed as part of the Turkish Football Federation's (TFF) search for a new head coach, a surprise suggestion came from former national footballer and commentator Nihat Kahveci.
''MY PERSONAL OPINION IS THAT IT SHOULD BE FATİH TEKKE''
Making evaluations on Kontraspor screens, Nihat Kahveci ruled out the candidates on the agenda one by one and argued that Fatih Tekke should be brought in to lead the Turkish National Team. Emphasizing Fatih Tekke's communication skills and sense of fairness, Kahveci said, "My personal opinion is that it should be Fatih Tekke. Why? If a question is asked when he selects the squad, the Fatih Hoca I know explains it transparently. When we are defeated, he talks directly about football by saying, 'This is what we wanted to do, we couldn't do it.' He tries to be as fair as possible. I would also like him to come to the national team as a new face."
HE RULED OUT THE OTHER CANDIDATES ON THE AGENDA
Evaluating the other head coaches whose names are mentioned for the national team, Kahveci commented, ''Arda Turan and Okan Buruk are continuing their duties at their clubs; they are out of the question.''