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Turkey’s amputee football team eye World Cup title

Turkish team claimed European Amputee Football Federation championship this year

Ersin Çelik
15:31 - 26/12/2017 Tuesday
Update: 15:32 - 26/12/2017 Tuesday
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File Photo: Players of Turkey greet the supporters ahead of the European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF) European Championship final match between Turkey and England at Vodafone Park in Istanbul, Turkey
File Photo: Players of Turkey greet the supporters ahead of the European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF) European Championship final match between Turkey and England at Vodafone Park in Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey's amputee football team are looking forward to claim the World Cup title scheduled to be held next year.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Osman Cakmak, captain of Turkish team, said the team have raised the bar after claiming the European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF) championship.

“It is our duty to win the World Cup [which is set to take place] in Mexico next year,” the skipper said.

Cakmak started playing for the national team in 2012.

The performance of Turkey’s triumphant amputee footballers was hailed as “incredible” by the UEFA following the final match with England.

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