Galatasaray, Trabzonspor Among 11 Super Lig Clubs Referred to Turkish Football Disciplinary Board

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has escalated disciplinary action across the Super Lig, referring eleven top-tier clubs to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) after a turbulent matchweek 32 that produced a wide range of rule violations.

Among the clubs under scrutiny are Galatasaray, who currently employ Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, and Trabzonspor, where striker Paul Onuachu is based. Both players are key figures for the Super Eagles national team. Other high-profile names on the referral list include Fenerbahce and Besiktas, two of Turkish football’s most storied clubs, alongside Gaziantep FK, Samsunspor, Kayserispor, Antalyaspor, Genclerbirligi, Kasimpasa, and Kocaelispor.

According to reports, the TFF’s legal department confirmed the mass referral, though the official statement did not specify the individual nature of each infraction. The breadth of the referrals indicates that disciplinary breaches were widespread during the latest round of fixtures.

The PFDK, which serves as Turkish football’s principal judicial body, has the authority to impose significant financial penalties or stadium bans on clubs found in violation of league regulations. The board is now tasked with reviewing the conduct of all eleven clubs before determining appropriate sanctions.

The disciplinary scrutiny extends beyond the top flight. Several clubs from the Trendyol 1. Lig, Turkey’s second tier, have also been flagged for evaluation, including Hatayspor, Igdir FK, and promotion-chasing Esenler Erokspor. In addition to club-level proceedings, the PFDK is reviewing the conduct of two prominent managers — Volkan Demirel and Osman Ozkoylu — both of whom have been referred under precautionary measures.

The timing of the referrals is significant for all clubs involved. With the Super Lig season entering its final stages, any sanctions — whether fines or match-day restrictions — could carry meaningful sporting consequences. Galatasaray, in particular, have been among the title contenders in recent seasons, while Trabzonspor have their own ambitions in the closing weeks of the campaign.

Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli ahead of the 2024-25 season, with the move generating considerable attention given the Nigerian striker’s status as one of Africa’s most prominent forwards. Onuachu, meanwhile, has been a consistent presence in Turkey’s top division, adding further international profile to the list of clubs now facing disciplinary review.

The outcome of the PFDK hearings is yet to be determined, and no findings of wrongdoing have been established against any of the referred clubs at this stage.