Turkish Football Federation General Secretary Abdullah Ayaz Resigns from Office
TFF General Secretary and nephew of İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, Abdullah Ayaz, announced that he resigned from his position on October 5, 2026.
Turkish Football Federation (TFF) General Secretary Abdullah Ayaz submitted his resignation from office to the federation on October 5, 2026. The federation thanked Ayaz for his work.
Resignation Decision and Announcement
Turkish Football Federation General Secretary Mr. Abdullah Ayaz submitted his resignation from office to the Turkish Football Federation on October 5, 2026.
In the statement made by the federation, it was stated, We thank Ayaz for his dedicated work carried out up to today and wish him success in his career.
Term of Office and Family Tie
Abdullah Ayaz is also the nephew of TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu.
Hacıosmanoğlu had previously stated in an announcement that his nephew Abdullah Ayaz was the only relative he appointed to a position in the TFF.
Ayaz had been brought to the position of General Secretary on July 24, 2024, by a TFF Board of Directors decision.
Background and Career
Abdullah Ayaz, born in Trabzon on February 1, 1981, is a graduate of Yeditepe University, Department of Architecture.
Throughout his career, Ayaz has held management positions in various clubs and public institutions.
Other Departures in the Federation
Previously, TFF Board of Directors Member Mevlüt Aktan had also resigned from his position within the Turkish Football Federation.