Kahramanmarasspor suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Nigde Belediyesispor in a Turkish Third League encounter on January 18, 2026. A solitary goal in the second half was enough for the visitors to claim all three points in a match of few clear opportunities. The game was a tense, scrappy affair for long periods, with both teams canceling each other out in midfield. The breakthrough came just after the hour mark when Nigde Belediyesispor capitalized on a defensive mistake, pouncing on a loose ball in the box to score. Kahramanmarasspor pushed for an equalizer but struggled to create meaningful chances against a well-drilled away defense. The defeat was a setback for Kahramanmarasspor's hopes of climbing the table, while the win provided crucial points for Nigde in their own campaign. The home manager criticized his team's lack of concentration, and the Nigde coach praised his side's defensive discipline and efficiency.