Have you ever watched people attending an ordinary football match? Have you noticed that they perceive it as a real celebration? Have you ever wondered, «What kind of celebration is this?» You will quickly find the answers to these questions if you visit a football stadium. With the start of the new season of the Turkmenistan Higher League championship, fans now have more reasons to attend matches more frequently.

Recently, we witnessed a long-awaited moment for domestic football supporters. Last week, the opening matches of the championship took place. Eight football clubs representing different regions of the country are participating in the tournament, which will be held in four rounds. Therefore, it is no surprise that experts refer to the national championship as a «football marathon.»

Clubs «Arkadag» «Ahal,» «Altyn asyr» «Shagadam» «Nebitchi» «Ashgabat» «Merv» and «Kopetdag» representing the regions as well as the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, are competing for medals. The teams have already played their first matches of the new season. The reigning champion of Turkmenistan, Arkadag, has taken to the field to defend its title. Last season’s silver and bronze medalists, «Ahal» and «Altyn asyr», have demonstrated their readiness to compete for the gold medals.

Analyzing the past performances of Ashgabat, «Kopetdag», «Shagadam», «Nebitchi», and «Merv», it can be confidently said that each of them is capable of making the national championship matches more exciting and entertaining. This was clearly evident to the fans who attended the opening games of the championship.

Dear football fans, we look forward to seeing you at the stadiums!