High praise for the Palestine and Konyaspor friendship match in Konya

Rajoub, Head of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports of Palestine, praised the organization, stating that the friendship match held in Konya between the Palestinian National Team and Konyaspor drew attention to the struggle and resistance of the Palestinian people.

Main Purpose and Message of the Friendship Match

In a statement published on the website of the Palestinian Football Association, Rajoub stated that the match between the two teams was an important part of the efforts to draw attention to the rightful struggle and resistance of the Palestinian people.

Stating that the primary purpose of the match was to develop the athletic skills of the Palestinian National Team, Rajoub emphasized that the real and most important message was to keep hope alive among Palestinians.

Future Goals and the Atmosphere in Konya

Rajoub underlined that their ultimate goal is for the Palestinian National Team to be able to play a match in occupied East Jerusalem.

Stating that Konya hosted an important sports organization in terms of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, Rajoub conveyed that with the match starting under the slogan 'Our home is your home,' the message was given that the players were playing in their own home.

Intense Support from Fans

He stated that the Palestinian National Team players felt at home and quite comfortable on the pitch thanks to the extremely positive atmosphere in Konya.

During the friendship match played between the Palestinian National Team and Konyaspor, thousands of fans who filled the stands had sent messages of support to Palestine with Turkish and Palestinian flags.