Tan Sri Vincent Tan’s club, FK Sarajevo have successfully clinched the title of the Bosnian Herzegovenian Premier League for the first time since 2007.
FK Sarajevo managed to topple FK Sloboda Tuzla 3-1 to ultimately claim the trophy alongside earning a token to enter the UEFA Premier League next season.
The team took the lead 2-1 before half-time, courtesy of Leon Benko and Krste Velkoski. Nemanja Bilbija then added the third goal for the ‘maroon and whites’ 12 minutes before the 90 minute mark.
“I’m terribly excited. The giant of Bosnian football has awoken and we are the champions… We did not give up,” said Edis Kusturica, President of FK Sarajevo after the match.
“He is very pleased. He is elated for the team and the fans. He thinks it is a great success,” he spoke of Vincent Tan.
“The giant of Bosnian football has awoken and we are the champions… We did not give up.”
Tan, whom earned the moniker “Amidza” (uncle) by the fans, had bagged the strong support of the Bosnian citizens since he is eager and passionate of the development of the nation. He was also mobbed by the crowd after the match.
Also the owner of Cardiff City, Tan hopes see the Bluebirds back in the Premier League but wishes to put that thought on hold and focus on Sarajevo’s next step after their magnificent triumph.
He also added that both teams will be collaborating to help each other grow as individual football clubs. The collaboration will include exchange of technical support, development of an academy, friendly games and even join training camps.
“Cardiff City will also provide technical support in building an academy, we will play friendlies, exchange players and organize joint training camps,” said Tan.
Photo credits: sarajevotimes.com
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