On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Šujica will host the jubilee, tenth charity sports and music spectacle. The event, which combines sports, music, and patriotism, this year brings together an impressive list of famous names from Croatian sports and public life, all with the goal of raising funds to complete the Memorial Park dedicated to fallen residents.
Emotional Opening of the Memorial Park
The main event begins at 4:30 PM with the ceremonial opening of the Memorial Park in front of the Croatian Home "Stjepan Radić." On this occasion, a memorial will be unveiled in honor of all residents of Šujica who throughout history laid down their lives for the freedom and survival of the Croatian people in that area. The park is conceived as a lasting sign of gratitude and a place of remembrance for future generations.
Football Legends at the "Dila" Stadium
After the ceremony, at 6:00 PM, the program moves to the "Dila" stadium, where the charity football matches begin. Taking the field will be the "Humane Stars of Croatia," a team made up of numerous sports greats and public figures. Confirmed attendees include Zlatko Dalić, Ivica Olić, Goran Vlaović, Boris Živković, Mario Stanić, Robert Špehar, Nenad Pralija, Ivan Krstanović, Mate Bulić, Miroslav Bićanić, Vlado Balić, Mario Tokić, Željko Mavrović, Slaven Knezović, Grof, Amir Kazić Leo, Frano Ridjan, Božo Skoko, Ivan Vukadin, Ivan Buntić, Darko Čondić, Ivić Pašalić, Ante Deur, Goran Lovrinović, Ivica Džambas, Ivan Jolić, Martin Banović, Marko Brtan, and many others.
Their opponents will be the Croatian Priests' National Team, led by coach Krešimir Žinić, as well as the home veterans of NK Šujica. A special sporting touch will be added by a women's football match, in which ŽNK Široki Brijeg will face a women's team from Šujica before the final match.
Musical Highlight with Jelena Rozga
After the sporting excitement, the stadium will transform into a large concert stage at 8:30 PM. The musical highlight of the evening will be provided by Jelena Rozga, one of the region's biggest stars, whose performances are known for their energy and a string of hits that audiences adore.
Charity as the Main Goal
All proceeds from ticket sales will go toward financing the final works on the Memorial Park. Organizers emphasize that every ticket purchased directly contributes to preserving the memory and creating a lasting place of gratitude.
"Don't wait until the last minute. Gather your team, come to Šujica, and be part of an evening where every goal, every lyric, and every ticket sold will have its purpose," said Jure Krstanović, president of the Dr. Franjo Nevistić Foundation.
Tickets can be purchased at numerous sales points throughout Tomislavgrad, Livno, Rama, Kupres, Posušje, and Šujica itself, including Eko Stridon outlets, cafés, restaurants, and hotels. They are also available online through entrio.ba and event.ba, as well as at the stadium entrance on the day of the event. The spectacle is made possible by general sponsors Eko Stridon and Marina Frapa, with support from partners the Municipality of Tomislavgrad and the Herzegovina-Bosnia Canton.