Appointment On 9 September 2026, Turgutluspor announced that Zeynep Mestan, a former third‑tier footballer born on 30 July 2004, would take charge of its Super Amateur League team as the club’s first female head coach.
The ceremony took place in the club’s headquarters, where Mestan signed her official contract.
Club Statement Club president Yılmaz Gençtürk emphasized the importance of women’s participation across all areas of sport, stating, "We want to strengthen the representation of women in sports management," Gençtürk said.
Mestan expressed her commitment to leading the team to success and nurturing young talent, noting that her own experiences as a player have shaped her coaching philosophy.
Club officials highlighted that this move would help raise the profile of women in sports leadership throughout Turkey.
Turgutluspor Names Zeynep Mestan as First Female Coach of its Super Amateur League Team
Turgutluspor has appointed former third‑tier player Zeynep Mestan, born 30 July 2004, as the first female head coach of its Super Amateur League squad, underscoring the club’s commitment to increasing women's representation in football management.
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