The fans of Shymkent-based FC Ordabasy staged a spectacle ahead of the home match against FC Aktobe, arriving on horseback and turning an ordinary matchday into a real show. Kursiv LifeStyle looked at how the fans amused local residents and social media users.
Aktobe fans are known for their strong away support and are among the most active supporter groups in Kazakhstan. In response to visiting fans, supporters of the Shymkent team put on a show of their own, demonstrating their unique flair.
Visuals of horsemen wearing traditional costumes with club symbols quickly spread across social media. Fans lit torches in the club’s colors and created striking visuals on the approach to the stadium.
Hundreds of supporters carrying Ordabasy-branded scarves and flags made their way toward Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium. Users in the comments compared the atmosphere in Shymkent to the support seen at top European clubs, referring to the city as a football capital.
«This is peak,»
«Shymkent is a football capital,»
«This is the first fan club in the history of the Kazakhstan Premier League to do something like this. That’s on another level,» users wrote.
