Amedspor

Israeli footballer Dia Saba is making waves at Turkish club Amedspor, inspiring a fan to name a newborn after him following a stellar start to the season.

After scoring and assisting in the match that secured Amedspor a historic promotion to the top division in Turkey, Dia Saba wrote another chapter in the history of the club with a brace this evening in his Super Lig debut. His team defeated Erzurumspor 0:3 in the opening round.

The Turkish league, opening next Friday, is a hotbed of drama. At the center is the rise of Amedspor to the top flight, serving as a sporting litmus test for the historic peace process in Turkey.