Türkiye Names Squad for EURO 2008 Preparation Campaign

Türkiye's national soccer team roster for its EURO 2008 qualifying preparations was revealed this month, with head coach Fatih Terim stating the side's aim is to be "fully prepared as a team by September," when qualification begins.

The 28-man squad draws players from domestic clubs including Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Besiktas, and Trabzonspor, as well as foreign sides. European-based players include Nihat Kahveci (Real Sociedad), Hamit Altintop (Schalke 04), Halil Altintop (Kaiserslautern), and Nuri Sahin (Borussia Dortmund).

Türkiye will play six friendly matches between 24 May and 4 June. The schedule opens on 24 May against Belgium in Belgium, followed by contests against Ghana, Estonia, Saudi Arabia, Angola, and Macedonia, all but the first held in Germany.

The squad is set to return home on 5 June.

Historical summary. TurkishPress restated this wire report, first published in May 2006, in its own words.