Edin Dzeko set for UK return after Andre Onana bust-up and huge Bosnia fallout Edin Dzeko, the veteran striker, is preparing to lead Bosnia-Herzegovina in their World Cup play-off semi-final against Wales, marking what could be his final chance to compete in a major tournament. The 40-year-old, who previously played for Manchester City, is set to return to the UK for the match at Cardiff City Stadium. His journey back to the national team has been marked by controversy, including a high-profile clash with fellow player Andre Onana and disputes over fan access to matches. Dzeko’s return to the UK comes after a contentious period in Bosnia’s qualifying campaign. Earlier in the season, he sparked a debate when he publicly criticized the country’s football federation over ticket allocation for fan groups. Ahead of a crucial November double-header against Romania and Austria, two fan organizations—BHFanaticos and Ljuti Krajišnica—were denied entry to the home match against Romania in Zenica. Dzeko took to social media to demand the decision be reversed, emphasizing the importance of fan support for the national team. He wrote, “On behalf of my teammates and on my own behalf, I DEMAND the Federation to reconsider its decision and provide tickets for fan groups that have supported the BiH national team for years.” The match against Romania saw over 11,000 fans at the Bilino Polje Stadium, a 15,000-capacity venue. Bosnia trailed early in the game after a goal from Daniel Birligea, but Dzeko equalized just minutes into the second half. Esmir Bajraktarevic then put Bosnia ahead with 11 minutes remaining, and Haris Tabakovic secured the win with a last-minute goal. This victory kept Bosnia in the running for a World Cup spot, though they faced a tough path forward.#edin_dzeko #bosniaherzegovina #andre_onana #cardiff_city_stadium #bilino_polje_stadium
