Drogheda United are scheduled to travel to Turkey to compete in a friendly fixture against Trabzonspor at the 40,000-seat Papara Park stadium.
The organisation behind Drogheda announced the engagement on social media platforms on 2 September, prompting an immediate response from supporters of the Turkish side.
Fans of Trabzonspor expressed concern regarding their inability to attend a match in Ireland and subsequently wrote to the club enclosing monetary donations.
This interaction has led to a special relationship between the two organisations, with shirts and flags from the Turkish team frequently visible at Drogheda matches.
Cafer Bektas, a resident of Drogheda living just outside the town centre, is known for attending every game while wearing a Trabzonspor jersey.
His presence in the area drew local attention when he first arrived, resulting in him receiving discounts from various retailers.
The friendly follows a period where Drogheda United played out a 0-0 draw against Galway United at the Aviva Stadium in front of 5,000 spectators.
Mohamed Salah received a hero's welcome when he was unveiled to Trabzonspor supporters at Papara Park during August.
The two nations mark 75 years of diplomatic relations this year, providing context for the sporting engagement.
Historically, the Ottoman Empire offered humanitarian assistance to Ireland during the Great Famine, with the Sultan donating £1,000.
In 2008, Drogheda United entered examinership and were deducted ten points from their league standing.
The announcement regarding the match has been viewed more than half a million times on X.