Experienced sportsman Gafur Yıldız, who has been working for Hatay amateur football for many years, has opened Yıldızlar Futbol Akademisi in Yayladağı to develop future footballers. The academy aims to discover young talents and introduce them to Turkish football. In the academy, which is open to children aged 6-14, the main goal is to develop young players in the 11, 13, and 15 age categories, allowing them to play in youth leagues and attract the attention of professional clubs. Gafur Yıldız, the founder of Yıldızlar Futbol Akademisi, stated that his primary goal is to introduce young players to Hatayspor and Yayladağıspor, among other Turkish football clubs. Yıldız thanked businesspeople who support the academy, including İbrahim Ergin, owner of Ergi Kuyumculuk, and Ali Dokgöz, owner of Doğan İnşaat. Yıldızlar Futbol Akademisi, which has started its activities in Yayladağı, continues to work tirelessly to develop future star footballers.