On April 23, Alexander Sednev, the coach of the reigning champions of Kazakhstan, FC "Ordabasy," expressed his desire to step down from his position. The Belarusian coach informed the team's management of his decision after the matches of the fifth round of QFL-2024. The official reason for his sudden departure at the start of the season is currently unknown, but the "Ordabasy" leadership has asked Alexander Sednev for some time to reconsider.
The current Kazakhstan champion has had a relatively slow start to the current championship and is currently in the top three teams. However, after five rounds of QFL-2024, experts believe that Sednev's team has not shown the expected results. The team has won only two matches, drawn two, and suffered a home defeat to "Kairat."
The club's performance in Shymkent, combined with pressure from fans and recent rumors of Sednev's resignation, have led the current head of "Ordabasy" to leave the team. According to some domestic media outlets, a replacement for the Belarusian coach has been found in the form of Kazakhstani Ali Aliev. However, rumors of Aliev moving from "Kyzylzhar," where he currently works, have been denied.
While journalists and fans speculate about the future candidate for the head coach position at "Ordabasy," the players, along with Sednev, are preparing for future championship games. On April 28, the country's champions will face the ambitious "Elimai" from Semey at home. Whether the Shymkent footballers will arrive with a new coach or not remains to be seen. The main football team from the Turkestan region is currently focused on preparations, not only for domestic games but also with an eye on the European cups starting in late summer.
In 2023, the team from the south became champions of the republic for the first time, earning them the right to compete in the Champions League in the upcoming season. Apart from the "gold," they also reached the final of the RK Cup, where they lost to "Tobol" from Kostanay.
