Mother of Kairat Star Gains Popularity on Social Media

Saule Rabayeva, the mother of Kairat Almaty goalkeeper Sherkhan Kalmurz, has garnered a significant social media following, partly due to fans mistaking her for his sister. The 18-year-old player has participated in two Champions League matches this season, facing tough opponents like Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid, where he conceded nine goals, including five in a recent match against Real. Despite the challenges, Saule took to social media to express her pride in her son, sharing a heartfelt message of encouragement. Her posts resonated with many, rapidly increasing her Instagram followers to nearly 40,000, with numerous fans expressing disbelief over her youthful appearance and relationship to Kalmurz. Currently, Kairat leads the Kazakh Premier League, having conceded only 18 goals in 24 games. The team is set to face Pafos in their next Champions League match on October 21.