24.04.2025 18:50
With two weeks remaining in the TFF 2nd League, Altay, which has been relegated, has seen its current president, Süleyman Özkaral, decide not to continue in his position. The 111-year-old established club is expected to elect a new president at the ordinary general assembly meeting in May, and its total debt stands at 880 million TL. Following these developments, the lack of candidates just days before the congress is causing concern among the fans.
In the TFF 2nd League White Group, Altay, which confirmed its relegation two weeks before the end of the season by drawing 1-1 at home against Kepez Spor last week, is now focused on the ordinary general assembly meeting in May. The 111-year-old rooted club of Turkish football is going through very difficult days.
THE CURRENT PRESIDENT WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE
It has been learned that the current president of Altay, Süleyman Özkaral, will not continue in his position. President Özkaral, who is preparing to determine the congress date before the ordinary general assembly to be held in May, has been reported not to run for re-election. Süleyman Özkaral, who took office in the extraordinary election held on March 29, 2024, faced backlash from fans after the club's relegation.
DEBT 880 MILLION TL, NO CANDIDATE YET
After the announcement of the congress date in the İzmir representative, election activities will gain momentum. With a total debt reaching 880 million TL, how the community of Altay will proceed has become a matter of curiosity. On the other hand, despite these developments, there has not been any name stepping forward to become a presidential candidate.
RELEGATED FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE TIME
Thus, Altay, the pride of İzmir and Turkish football, has been relegated for the second consecutive time and returned to the TFF 3rd League after an 8-year absence. Saying goodbye to the TFF 2nd League, Altay played 32 matches in the White Group, achieving 8 victories, 4 draws, and 20 losses, finishing in 17th place with a total of 25 points. The İzmir representative became the second team to be relegated, confirmed two weeks before the end of the league, following Afyonspor, which is in last place with -5 points.