02.12.2025 17:55
A 9-year-old Fenerbahçe fan, Hamza Ayaz Şişli, who has been diagnosed with leukemia and has been undergoing treatment for blood cancer for a while, saw his dream of attending a derby come true. Invited by the Fenerbahçe management, Hamza Ayaz Şişli watched the match from the stadium and participated in the İstiklal Marşı ceremony that took place before the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray match. After the match, a birthday surprise was organized for the young fan, who attended the game with his mother. Fans around the stadium celebrated with fireworks and cheers for Hamza Ayaz Şişli.
A 9-year-old Fenerbahçe fan, Hamza Ayaz, who was diagnosed with leukemia as a child and has been undergoing treatment for blood cancer for a while, had his "dream of watching a derby" come true.
MINI HAMZA AYAZ'S DREAM CAME TRUE
Despite the difficult and exhausting treatments he has undergone, Şişli, who has never lost his smile and has won the hearts of Fenerbahçe fans with the videos he shares on social media, was hosted at the Can Bartu facilities on November 20, at the invitation of the Fenerbahçe management. Upon learning that December 1, 2025, is Şişli's birthday, the Fenerbahçe management welcomed the young fan at the stadium on derby day, and he was included among the children participating in the İstiklal March ceremony. Accompanied by his mother, Şişli followed the match from his designated seat in the stands.
'I AM VERY EXCITED AND HAPPY'
In a statement to AA reporter regarding the realization of his dream on the way to the stadium, Şişli said, "Today my biggest dream has come true. I am not entering a match for the first time, but I will be participating in a derby for the first time, in the pre-match ceremony. I am very excited and very happy. As we approach the stadium, my excitement increases every moment. I thank everyone who made this happiness possible." he said.
'WE ARE PRAYING FOR THIS'
Mother Aynur Özbey expressed her gratitude to the Fenerbahçe Sports Club management for their hospitality and hosting, saying, "May Allah be pleased with everyone who contributed to Ayaz's happiness. We hope to be together in much more beautiful days and celebrations, and we are praying for this." she stated.
A SURPRISE WAS ALSO MADE AT THE END OF THE MATCH
After the match, there was also a surprise for Ayaz outside the stadium. Dozens of fans waiting outside the stadium celebrated the birthday of little Fenerbahçeli Ayaz with chants of "Happy birthday, we are glad you exist, Ayaz."