On March 9th, GKS Katowice players played their final match at the iconic Bukowa stadium before the team relocates to a new venue. During the game against Zagłębie Lubin, a special tribute was paid to the stadium, which has witnessed GieKSa’s greatest sporting successes over the years.

Zizou bids farewell to Bukowa

Some future world champions have lost here – read the banner hanging on the Blaszok fence. Above it was a graphic of a comic strip featuring Zinedine Zidane and Marco Materazzi. Hey, Zizou! Do you remember losing at Bukowa? the Italian asked the Frenchman. Zidane had played at Bukowa during the 1994/1995 UEFA Cup season. Back then, GKS Katowice won 1-0 against Girondins Bordeaux, a historic victory in the club’s history.

As part of the farewell, balloons were released into the sky and flares were lit following the first goal – and, as it turned out, the only goal of the match for GKS Katowice. After the game, the players and coaching staff gathered for a commemorative photo in front of the Blaszok stand, marking the end of an era. To make the event even more special for the fans, various attractions were organized. Banners displaying the stadium’s most memorable moments were placed at the entrance to Bukowa, and the historic stadium clock was turned back on for this significant occasion.

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A grand final

The special guest at the event was rapper Burdel, who performed both before the match and at halftime. He presented his new song, which pays tribute to the Bukowa stadium, titled I Know Where My Home Is. March 9th was also significant as it marks the birthday of the legendary player Jan Furtok, born in 1962. Starting with the match against Zagłębie Lubin, the stadium announcer will now always read out the name of the best player in the club's history, and fans will enthusiastically shout his name.

The first match at the new stadium at Nowa Bukowa will take place on Sunday, March 30th, at 5:00 PM, with GieKSa facing their friendly rivals from Górnik Zabrze. This marks the start of a new chapter in the club's history and the next stage for the passionate GKS fans.

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