At the match that took place on Sunday between NK Žepča and NK Vareš, fans and spectators brought their flags and sent a clear message: “Either they will fight, or we won’t be there.”
At the City Stadium in Žepčduring the match on May 20, 2026, an incident occurred that raised a lot of dust in the local public. Namely, orderlies a group of young fans are then in the stands took away the flag of the Croatian people in Bosnia and Herzegovinawith the explanation that the club will otherwise receive a fine.
HRS President Žepče Toni Ćurić he said at the time that he would come to the next match with with the flag of Herceg-Bosnia and he invited the Croats of the Žepa region to join him.
That’s why we invite all honorable men, all Croatian veterans, young people, families and fans to calmly, dignified and proudly come to the stadium with their Croatian flags. We do not come to spread hatred. We’re not here to cause trouble. We are coming to show that we are not ashamed of our people. We want to make it clear that the Croatian people in Žepč have the right to their name, their identity, their symbols and their dignity. No one has the right to determine when and where a Croat may wear the flag of his nation, he ordered.
At yesterday’s game which took place in between NK Žepče and NK Vareš fans and spectators brought their flags and sent a clear message: Either they will hang out, or we won’t be there.
As confirmed for Večernji listthe encounter has passed without incidentand the match ended with a score of 1:0.
(www.jabuka.tv | Photo: Vecernji.ba)
