Ankaragucu's former player and coach Candan Dumanlı has passed away. Dumanlı was a key figure in Ankaragucu's history, playing as a left winger and earning 2 caps for the Turkish national team.
Who was Candan Dumanlı?
Candan Dumanlı was a prominent figure in Ankaragucu's history, playing and coaching for the team for many years. He began his coaching career at Altay in the 1978/79 season and went on to manage several teams.
Dumanlı's achievements
During his tenure at Mersin İdman Yurdu and Petrolofisi, both teams earned promotion to the Süper Lig. Dumanlı retired after managing Eskişehirspor in the 1996/97 season.
Contribution to Turkish football
Candan Dumanlı made significant contributions to Turkish football. A minute's silence will be observed before all professional league matches on February 27, 28, and March 1 and 2, in respect of Dumanlı's passing.
| Date | League | Match |
|---|---|---|
| February 27 | Süper Lig | Fenerbahçe - Galatasaray |
| February 28 | 1. Lig | Ankaragucu - Bursaspor |
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