Fenerbahçe fans welcomed N. Kante in a strange way

2026-02-05 15:33 © AFP

The Istanbul "Fenerbahçe" team had to work hard to lure "Al Ittihad" midfielder N'Golo Kante to their ranks.

According to the press, while finalizing the player's transfer formalities, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also had a say in the matter, urging the Arabs not to jeopardize the deal.

However, the Frenchman's welcome in Turkey was marked by a strange act from the Istanbul club's fans.

Several supporters smeared their faces with black paint, allegedly showing respect for the famous player.

This fan stunt soon faced harsh criticism from internet users.

Fenerbahce fans paint faces in black mimicking N'Golo Kante’s arrival to club pic.twitter.com/mrEF1qt1IO

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