Two more years with the 83-year-old coach! Guinness World Records …

Aziz Tokat, who has been the coach of Esnafspor, one of the 1st Amateur Division teams of the Army, for 58 years, extended his contract again and signed his favorite team for two more years.

Aziz Tokat, who has been coaching Esnafspor since his youth, which was founded by city tradesmen in 1963, did not break away from football even though he was 83 years old.

B-licensed coach Tokat, who has achieved various success in Esnafspor so far, has played an important role in the training of many football players and goalkeepers who play in the 1st League and other professional leagues, especially the Super League.

Tokat, who has been trying to take care of his health since the beginning of the new type of coronavirus (Kovid-19) epidemic, has extended his contract for two more years for Esnafspor, which he has been coaching for 58 years at the newly built Ordu Stadium.

Association of Turkey Football Coaches Association (TÜFAD) President Army Branch Turgut Kir, AA correspondent, said that the teachers themselves Aziz Tokat, said the teacher of 58 years of unremitting Esnafspor football is doing the coaching.

Kır, Aziz Hodja, stating that they are their doyen and they value him very much, “We wanted our teacher to continue his coaching position in the team by extending his contract for two more years. He did not break us and accepted.” said.

Stating that Aziz Tokat is a living legend and that he has trained many players, Kır said that most of these players are still playing in the Super League and TFF 1st League.

– Guinness Book of Records referenced

Turgut Kır, reminding that Aziz Hodja has been coaching a team continuously for 58 years, said, “As TÜFAD Army Branch, we made our application to the Guinness Book of Records. Hopefully, we will immortalize our teacher by writing it in that book.” He spoke in the form.

Stating that Aziz Tokat’s health is very good, Kır said, “I hope our teacher will always be in football despite his advanced age. We, as his students, will always continue to support him.” found in the description.

Ordu Amateur Sports Clubs Federation (ASKF) President Metin Kır stated that they are happy and proud to witness such a beautiful history and stated that Aziz Tokat has a lot of efforts in Turkish football, especially in Ordu football.

Stating that working in the same team continuously for 58 years is not a job for every trainer, Kır said that the experienced coach achieved this.

AZİZ TOKAT: “I FEEL HEALTHY”

Coach Aziz Tokat thanked the club officials for two more years and said that he has been in this position for 58 years and that he will continue to be the head of the team as long as his health allows.

Explaining that he feels healthy at the moment, Tokat noted that amateur football was suspended due to the epidemic and that he missed his students and taking part in football for this.

Explaining that he owes health to sports, Tokat said, “I will do this coaching as much as I can, as long as my health allows. Our aim is to carry the army amateur and football to better places.” said.

Turkey saying that the slap of respect for all coaches, while the students he trained, he said he was happy as long as the good places to see.

Coach Tokat added that he loves football very much and that he tries to instill this love with young people whenever they find the opportunity.