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Onyekuru Joins Gençlerbirligi as Team Prepares for Season

7/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Henry Onyekuru joined Gençlerbirligi's first training session after the Bolu camp.
The team returned to Ankara following a 2-0 defeat against Tractor FC in a friendly match.
Onyekuru focused on individual fitness training, separate from the team.
He reconnected with former Galatasaray teammate Peter Etebo, engaging in discussions during practice.
Gençlerbirligi is working to strengthen team cohesion ahead of the upcoming season.

History

Historical Context

Gençlerbirligi S.K., once relegated from Turkey's Süper Lig in 2019, has a rich history dating back to its promotion to the Turkish First League in 1983. Under the long-term leadership of Ilhan Cavcav, who served as chairman from 1978 until his death in 2017, the club developed one of Turkey's largest youth programs. Today, the team focuses on rebuilding and enhancing teamwork to ensure future competitiveness.

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Story summary

Henry Onyekuru joined Gençlerbirligi's first training session after the Bolu camp.
The team returned to Ankara following a 2-0 defeat against Tractor FC in a friendly match.
Onyekuru focused on individual fitness training, separate from the team.
He reconnected with former Galatasaray teammate Peter Etebo, engaging in discussions during practice.
Gençlerbirligi is working to strengthen team cohesion ahead of the upcoming season.

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