ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Tens of thousands of fans gathered in Diyarbakir (Amed) on Sunday as Amedspor celebrated its historic promotion to Turkey’s Super League with a trophy-lifting ceremony at Newroz Park, marking the first time the Kurdish club has reached the country’s top football division.
Supporters of all ages filled the celebration grounds dressed in the club’s green, red and yellow colors, waving flags and chanting slogans as festivities continued late into the evening.
Amedspor secured promotion to the Turkish Super League earlier this month after drawing 3-3 with Igdirspor in the final round of the TFF First League, finishing second with 74 points and earning automatic promotion for the first time in the club’s history.