Fenerbahçe visits Baku for friendly against Turan Tovuz; proceeds support Karabakh revival

Turkish football club Fenerbahçe arrived in Baku on October 2, 2026, for a friendly match against Azerbaijani Premier League side Turan Tovuz, scheduled for October 3 at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium at 20:00 local time (19:00 Turkish time). The match is part of Fenerbahçe's preparation during the international break in the Trendyol Super Lig season. The two clubs previously met in the UEFA Cup in 1994, when Fenerbahçe defeated Turan Tovuz 5–0 in Istanbul and 2–0 in Sumgayit; this friendly will be their first encounter in 32 years.

On September 28, the Garabagh Revival Fund and Turan Tovuz signed a Memorandum of Understanding stipulating that all revenue from the October 3 match will be donated to the fund to finance reconstruction projects in liberated territories and support sustainable regional development. Both club leadership framed the charitable dimension as a demonstration of sport's unifying power. Fenerbahçe's delegation was welcomed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport by Azerbaijani fans and media, and was hosted to an evening reception by Turan Tovuz ahead of the match.

Ravan Hamzazade was appointed as the main referee. The match will be broadcast live on Turkish channel TV100.