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Sarajevo

Full name	Fudbalski klub Sarajevo
Nickname(s)	Bordo-bijeli (The Maroon-Whites)
Short name	FKS, SAR
Founded	24 October 1946; 78 years ago (1946-10-24) as FD Torpedo
Ground	Koševo City Stadium
Ground Capacity	30,121
Owner	Vincent Tan (49.13%) Ismir Mirvić (49.13%) Others (1.74%)
President	Ismir Mirvić
Manager	Zoran Zekić
League	Premier League BH
2024–25	Premier League BH, 3rd of 12
Home colours Away colours Third colours

Fudbalski klub Sarajevo, often called FK Sarajevo, is a professional football club from Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the most successful football club in the country.

FK Sarajevo was started on October 24, 1946. It was the most successful club from Bosnia and Herzegovina during the time of Yugoslavia. The club won two Yugoslav First League titles and reached the Yugoslav Cup final twice.

Today, FK Sarajevo is a top team in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They have won five Bosnian championships, eight Bosnian Cups, and one Bosnian Supercup. The club is also very popular, especially with its rival, FK Željezničar. Their matches are called the Sarajevo derby or the Eternal derby. This rivalry is famous worldwide.

The team plays its home games at the Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium, also known as the Koševo Stadium. It is named after a famous club player, Asim Ferhatović. The stadium can hold over 30,000 fans and is the biggest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. FK Sarajevo also has a modern training center called Butmir Training Centre. It opened in 2015 and is used by the men's, women's, and youth teams.

The club's main colors are maroon and white. Their home uniform is usually a maroon shirt, white shorts, and maroon socks. This color combination is well-known in Bosnian sports. The club's nickname is the Maroon-Whites. They are also sometimes called The Giants, inspired by their official anthem.

FK Sarajevo is known for developing talented football players in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Many of its players have moved to big European leagues. This success comes from their excellent youth academy.

Beyond football, FK Sarajevo is important to the city's culture. It shows Sarajevo's diverse character and has many fans from different communities.

Club History and Achievements

How the Club Started

FK Sarajevo was the only major football club created by the government in Sarajevo after World War II. The club began on October 24, 1946. It was formed by combining two local clubs, Udarnik and Sloboda. The new club was first called Fiskulturno društvo Torpedo. Later, its name changed a few times before becoming Fudbalski klub Sarajevo in 1949.

In September 1948, famous Yugoslav player Miroslav Brozović joined the team as a player-manager. He helped the team get promoted to the top league, the Yugoslav First League. FK Sarajevo played its first European competition in the 1960 Mitropa Cup.

Winning the First Championship

Before FK Sarajevo, no club from Bosnia and Herzegovina had won the Yugoslav First League title. The league was usually won by teams from Serbia and Croatia. But in the 1966–67 season, FK Sarajevo made history by becoming champions. This was a huge moment for Bosnian football.

A key player during these early years was the legendary striker Asim Ferhatović. He played for the club from 1952 to 1967 and was the top scorer in the league in 1963–64. In the 1966–67 season, Sarajevo started strong and kept winning. They beat big teams like Hajduk Split and Red Star Belgrade. By the winter break, they were in first place.

Sarajevo reached the 1966–67 Yugoslav Cup final but lost to Hajduk Split. However, they quickly bounced back. In their final league match, they beat Čelik Zenica 5–2 in front of 30,000 fans, winning their first league title.

Playing in the European Cup

Winning the league meant Sarajevo qualified for the 1967–68 European Cup (now the UEFA Champions League). They won their first match against Olympiakos Nicosia from Cyprus. In the next round, they played against the famous English team Manchester United. Sarajevo drew the first game 0–0 at home. In the second game at Old Trafford, Manchester United won 2–1, and Sarajevo was knocked out. Manchester United went on to win the competition that year.

After their first title, the team had some ups and downs. Many key players left the club. However, in 1973, a young player named Safet Sušić joined. He would become a club legend and help lead the team to another successful period.

Second Championship Win in the 1980s

FK Sarajevo had another great period between 1978 and 1985. This was thanks to the amazing attacking duo of Predrag Pašić and Safet Sušić. Sušić was a fantastic playmaker and top scorer.

In the 1979–80 season, Sarajevo finished second in the league and qualified for the 1980–81 UEFA Cup. They were knocked out by German team Hamburger SV. In the 1982–83 season, they reached the Round of 16 but lost to RSC Anderlecht, who later won the competition. That same season, Sarajevo also reached the 1982–83 Yugoslav Cup final but lost to Dinamo Zagreb.

Sarajevo won their second championship title in the 1984–85 season. They finished four points ahead of Hajduk Split. The team had a strong second half of the season. In the final game, they needed just one point against Red Star Belgrade at a packed Koševo Stadium. Sarajevo won 2–1, securing their second Yugoslav league title. This win qualified them for the 1985–86 European Cup, but they had a surprising early exit, losing to Finnish side Kuusysi Lahti.

After this second championship, many important players left the club. The team went through a difficult period until the early 1990s. Football in Bosnia and Herzegovina stopped completely during the Bosnian War.

Recent Years and New Success

After Bosnia and Herzegovina became independent, FK Sarajevo continued to be a leading club. During the Bosnian War, the club went on a world tour to gain international support for the country. They played friendly matches against teams like Parma F.C. and the Iranian national team.

Since independence, the club has won 14 domestic trophies, including five Premier League titles. They have also reached the final qualifying rounds for European competitions several times.

Vincent Tan's Investment

In late 2013, Vincent Tan, a businessman from Malaysia who owns Cardiff City, bought FK Sarajevo. He promised to invest money into the club. Under his ownership, the club signed new players and won the 2013–14 Bosnian Cup. This was their first trophy in several years.

In 2014–15, FK Sarajevo reached the play-off round of the Europa League, but lost to German team Borussia Mönchengladbach. In 2015, the club signed a big sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines. On May 30, 2015, the team won the league title after an eight-year wait.

Club's Domestic Revival

Since March 2019, Vietnamese businessman Nguyễn Hoài Nam and PVF Investment and Trading, JSC, have run FK Sarajevo. The club won back-to-back Bosnian Premier League titles in 2018–19 and 2019–20, and also won the 2018–19 Bosnian Cup.

The club faced financial challenges during the COVID‑19 pandemic. However, in 2021 and 2023, Bosnian-American businessman Ismir Mirvić became a major investor and then club president. Vincent Tan also became more involved again. This led to new investments and the club winning the 2024–25 Bosnian Cup, ending a five-season trophy drought.

Club Colors and Crest

The club's main colors are maroon and white. The home uniform is usually a maroon jersey, white shorts, and maroon socks. These colors are very recognizable in Bosnian sports.

The club's original colors were sky blue and white. In 1962, the club changed to maroon after a suggestion from a former player, Lav Mantula. He thought maroon would make the team stand out, as no other team in Yugoslavia used it as their main color.

The club's crest has changed over the years. The first crest had a red star, a common symbol in post-WWII Yugoslavia. In 1949, a golden outline of a footballer and a blue gear were added. In 1962, the crest became badge-shaped, showing the club's name, the communist star, a football, and the founding year.

After the Bosnian War in 1996, the communist star was replaced with a Bosnian fleur-de-lis. This was a common change for Bosnian football clubs at the time. In 2007, the fleur-de-lis was removed, and the current crest does not have any national symbols. However, older crests are still used on club merchandise.

1946–1949	1949–1962	1962–1992	1995–2001	2001–2007	2007–present

Stadium and Training Grounds

FK Sarajevo plays its home matches at the Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium. This stadium is also known as the Koševo Stadium. The City of Sarajevo owns it, but the club leases and operates it. The stadium can hold 30,121 people.

The stadium opened in 1947 and was named after the Koševo neighborhood. In 1984, it was rebuilt for the 1984 Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo. It is sometimes called The Olympic Stadium. On February 7, 1984, the stadium hosted the opening ceremony of the games.

In 2004, the stadium was officially renamed Asim H. Ferhatović to honor the legendary FK Sarajevo striker Asim Ferhatović. The stadium has hosted many famous clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid. The highest number of fans at the stadium was about 60,000 during a match between FK Sarajevo and FK Željezničar in 1981–82.

The club's training facility is the Butmir Training Centre, located in Ilidža. It opened in October 2015 and covers a large area. The center has many pitches, gyms, and medical facilities. It is used by the first team, youth academy, B team, and women's team.

The main artificial turf pitch at the center is named after Želimir Vidović. He was a former Sarajevo player who died during the Siege of Sarajevo while helping civilians. A statue of him stands near the pitch.

Club Organization

Ownership and Money

FK Sarajevo is set up as a special type of company where members contribute money to help run the club. The biggest contributors get to control the club's decisions.

Vincent Tan, a Malaysian billionaire, became the main contributor in December 2013. He invested money and helped manage the club's finances. In September 2015, the club paid off all its debts, becoming one of the few debt-free clubs in Eastern Europe.

In March 2019, a Vietnamese businessman, Nguyễn Hoài Nam, and PVF Investment and Trading, JSC, took over most of the ownership. In August 2021, Vincent Tan and Bosnian-American businessman Ismir Mirvić bought back most of the club. Mirvić became the club president. As of September 2022, both Tan and Mirvić own 49.13% of the club.

Sponsors

The club's main sponsor is Turkish Airlines. They signed a big contract in 2015, which was extended in 2022. FK Sarajevo's uniforms have been made by Adidas since 2023. The club also works with other partners like Tourism Malaysia, Courtyard by Marriott, and Telemach.

Club Leadership

Here are the people who help run FK Sarajevo:

Club Management

As of July 4, 2025

Position	Nationality	Name
President		Ismir Mirvić
President of Assembly		Adnan Hadžimuratović
Sporting director		Matthias Leterme
Managing director		Vacant
Technical director		Krste Velkoski
General secretary		Jasmila Hodžić
Advisory commission chairman		Mehmed Janjoš
Youth academy director		Alen Škoro
Director of women's football		Samira Hurem
Head of scouting		Toni Bilandžić
Head of youth scouting		Ivan Matić
Head of finances		Merisa Peco Čukurija
Head of accounting		Salko Ćimić
Head of legal department		Ajna Ključanin
Chief legal officer		Jasmila Hodžić
Creative director		Joe Peters
LBC project manager		Maja Kurić
Marketing director		Faruk Čengić
PR manager		Hena Rizvanović
Press officer		Vedad Šurković
Head of content		Azra Numanović
Head of retails		Kenan Avdić
Head of security		Zlatan Čakal

Helping the Community

FK Sarajevo is known for its strong commitment to social responsibility. The club has a foundation that supports education and healthy living for children, young people, and families in need. They also donate money to help communities and schools.

The club organizes blood donation events every month and raises awareness about health issues. They also hold an annual art competition for primary school children to design a team mascot. The top three artists receive scholarships.

FK Sarajevo also supports women's rights. They sponsor a shelter for women and offer free stadium entry to all female fans during the week of International Women's Day. The club has a long partnership with the Bosnian charity "Pomozi.ba," working together on many projects.

The club helps the town of Srebrenica by giving scholarships to hundreds of children and sponsoring the local football team, FK Guber. FK Sarajevo was also part of a project called "Give Football A Chance," which helped improve the health and education of children in conflict areas.

After the 2014 Southeast Europe floods, FK Sarajevo helped a lot with relief efforts. They sent volunteers and helped fund home rebuilding. The club's owner, Vincent Tan, also donated money to hospitals. In January 2016, Sarajevo hosted Syrian refugee children with UNICEF and the Red Cross.

In October 2024, the club started a breast cancer awareness campaign called "FK Sarajevo For the Cure." Players wore special pink and maroon uniforms to support the cause.

The club also created the annual Želimir Vidović Keli Award in 2019 for humanitarian work.

Club Trophies

Domestic League Titles

• Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
  • Winners (5): 1998–99, 2006–07, 2014–15, 2018–19, 2019–20
  • Runners-up (7): 1994–95, 1996–97, 1997–98, 2005–06, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2020–21
• Yugoslav First League:
  • Winners (2): 1966–67, 1984–85
  • Runners-up (2): 1964–65, 1979–80
• Yugoslav Second League:
  • Winners (1): 1948–49

Domestic Cups

• Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup:
  • Winners (8): 1996–97, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2004–05, 2013–14, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2024–25 (record)
  • Runners-up (4): 1998–99, 2000–01, 2016–17, 2021–22
• Yugoslav Cup:
  • Runners-up (2): 1966–67, 1982–83
• Supercup of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
  • Winners (1): 1997
  • Runners-up (2): 1998, 1999

European Competitions

• European Cup / UEFA Champions League:
  • (Best) Round of 16 (1): 1967–68
• UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League:
  • (Best) Round of 16 (1): 1982–83

Winning Doubles

• Premier League and National Cup (1): 2018–19

Players and Staff

Current Squad

No. Position Player 2 DF Bruno Unušić 3 DF Renato Gojković 4 DF Nermin Mujkić 5 DF Grigore Turda 7 FW Giorgi Guliashvili (captain) 8 FW Mihael Mlinarić 9 FW Aldin Turkeš 10 FW Renan Oliveira 11 FW Francis Kyeremeh 13 GK Sanin Mušija 14 MF Aleksandar Đorđević 16 DF Filip Jović 17 FW Karlo Butić 19 FW Andreja Ristić 20 MF Agon Elezi 21 MF Momodou Jatta

No. Position Player 22 DF Amar Beganović (vice-captain) 23 MF Anes Krdžalić 25 DF Tarik Kapetanović 27 MF Muamer Hamzić 30 MF Bakir Nurković 31 GK Ivan Banić 33 DF Stefan Ristovski 37 DF Ljubomir Pejović 40 GK Faris Mehić 42 GK Emil Rockov 44 DF Martin Paskalev 66 MF Rafail Mamas 77 DF Mihael Kuprešak DF Slavko Bralić FW Adalberto Peñaranda

Youth Academy Players

These are players from the FK Sarajevo Academy who have been called up to the first team.

No. Position Player 28 MF Bakir Koso 31 FW Ahmed Tiro 32 MF Amar Cerić

No. Position Player 55 MF Kenan Vrban MF Anes Mehmedović

Players on Loan

No. Position Player DF Nikola Đurić (at Radnik Bijeljina until 30 June 2026)

Ismir Pintol Trophy

The Ismir Pintol trophy is given to the best player of the past season. It is named after Ismir Pintol, a young FK Sarajevo fan who passed away. Fans vote for the winner on the club's supporters' website. The trophy has been awarded since 2003.

Winners

Ismir Pintol Trophy Winners

Season	Player	Season	Player
2002–03	Safet Nadarević	2014–15	Samir Radovac
2003–04	Not awarded	2015–16	Leon Benko
2004–05	Džemal Berberović	2016–17	Marko Mihojević
2005–06	Matija Matko	2017–18	Not awarded
2006–07	Marciano	2018–19	Nihad Mujakić
2007–08	Semjon Milošević	2019–20	Mersudin Ahmetović
2008–09	Damir Hadžić	2020–21	Amer Dupovac
2009–10	Not awarded	2021–22	Not awarded
2010–11	Sedin Torlak	2022–23	Not awarded
2011–12	Not awarded	2023–24	Miomir Đuričković
2012–13	Sedin Torlak	2024–25	Vladan Bubanja

Youth Department

The FK Sarajevo Youth Department has two parts: The Asim Ferhatović Hase School of Football and the FK Sarajevo Academy. The school helps popularize football and finds local talent. The academy is a top boarding school that trains the best young players from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has been one of the best youth systems in former Yugoslavia.

Technical Staff

As of April 15, 2025, the staff includes:

Current Staff

Position	Name
Manager	Zoran Zekić
Assistant coach	Želimir Mešnjak
Assistant coach	Mario Kuić
Goalkeeping coach	Domagoj Malovan
Video analyst	Luka Šarlija
Fitness coach	Marko Matijević
Medical team coordinator	Dr. Reuf Karabeg
Doctor	Dr. Arman Pindžo
Doctor	Dr. Benjamin Kaknjašević
Senior Physiotherapist	Ismar Hadžibajrić
Physiotherapist	Mirza Marevac
Physiotherapist	Eldin Jarović
Nutritionist	Amina Šeta
Team manager	Mustafa Beridan
Equipment manager	Nermin Huskić

Historical Leaders

Club Presidents

Here is a list of FK Sarajevo presidents from 1946 until today.

Name	Years
Safet Džinović	1946–1947
Branko Todić	1948–1949
Miloš Samardžić	1949–1950
Boško Baškot	1950–1951
Miloš Samardžić	1952–1953
Boško Baškot	1953–1954
Slobodan Kezunović	1955–1956
Vaso Radić	1957–1959
Šemso Kapetanović	1959–1961
Ljubo Kojo	1962–1963
Mile Perković	1964–1967
Milivoje Šteković	1967–1968
Osman Maglajlić	1969–1970
Izet Buševac	1970–1971

Name	Years
Vaso Radić	1972–1973
Mustafa Ajanović	1973–1974
Ljubomir Grupković	1974–1981
Duško Cvijetić	1981–1983
Alija Alić	1983–1984
Mile Markić	1985–1987
Nedeljko Despotović	1988
Kemal Hujić	1988–1992
Muhamed Granov	1992–1999
Meho Obradović	1999–2000
Besim Mehmedić	2000–2001
Salih Delalić	2001–2002
Muhamed Šaćiragić	2002
Faruk Hadžibegić	2002–2004

Name	Years
Nijaz Gracić	2004–2005
Savo Vlaški	2005
Hajrudin Šuman	2005–2010
Nijaz Merdanović	2010
Zijad Blekić	2010
Amir Rizvanović	2010–2012
Alen Hujić	213–2014
Edis Kusturica	2014–2016
Valentin Ilievski	2016–2019
Senad Jahić	2019–2021
Damir Kasum	2021
Ismir Mirvić	2021–present

Club Managers

Here is a list of FK Sarajevo managers from 1946 until today.

Name	Nationality	Years
Josip Bulat		1946–1947
Slavko Zagorac		1947–1948
Miroslav Brozović		1948–1952
Slavko Zagorac		1952–1953
Aleksandar Tomašević		1953
Slavko Zagorac		1953
Miroslav Brozović		1954–1956
Slavko Zagorac		1956
Aleksandar Tomašević		1956–1958
László Fenyvesi		1958
Vojin Božović		1958–1959
Miroslav Brozović		1959–1961
Ratomir Čabrić		1961–1963
Abdulah Gegić		1963–1965
Aleksandar Atanacković		1965–1966
Miroslav Brozović		1966–1967
Franjo Lovrić		1967
Munib Saračević		1967–1969
Miroslav Brozović		1969−1970
Srboljub Markušević		1970–1971
Abdulah Gegić		1971–1972
Srboljub Markušević		1972–1973
Svetozar Vujović		1973–1974
Mirsad Fazlagić		1974–1975
Vukašin Višnjevac		1975–1977
Fuad Muzurović		1977–1981
Srboljub Markušević		1981–1983
Boško Antić		1983–1986
Denijal Pirić		1986–1988
Džemaludin Mušović		1988–1990
Rajko Rašević		1990
Srboljub Markušević		1990
Fuad Muzurović		1990–1995
Denijal Pirić		1995–1996
Nermin Hadžiahmetović		1996–1997
Mehmed Janjoš		1997–1998
Nermin Hadžiahmetović		1998–1999
Sead Jesenković		1999

Name	Nationality	Years
Agim Nikolić		1999
Denijal Pirić		2000–2001
Husref Musemić		2001
Fuad Muzurović		2001–2002
Husref Musemić		2002–2003
Agim Nikolić		2003–2004
Kemal Alispahić		2004
Edin Prljača		2004
Husref Musemić		2005–2008
Šener Bajramović		2008
Husnija Arapović		2008
Mehmed Janjoš		2008–2010
Mirza Varešanović		2010–2011
Jiří Plíšek		2011
Dragan Jović		2012–2013
Husref Musemić		2013
Abdulah Oruč (interim)		2013
Robert Jarni		2013–2014
Dženan Uščuplić		2014
Meho Kodro		2014–2015
Dženan Uščuplić		2015
Almir Hurtić (interim)		2015
Miodrag Ješić		2015–2016
Almir Hurtić		2016
Mehmed Janjoš		2016–2017
Senad Repuh		2017
Husref Musemić		2017–2019
Vinko Marinović		2019–2021
Dženan Uščuplić (interim)		2021
Goran Sablić		2021
Aleksandar Vasoski		2022
Dženan Uščuplić (interim)		2022
Feđa Dudić		2022
Emir Obuća (interim)		2022
Mirza Varešanović		2022–2023
Mensur Dogan (interim)		2023
Simon Rožman		2023–2024
Zoran Zekić		2024–

Technical and Sporting Directors

Here is a list of FK Sarajevo's Technical and Sporting Directors and when they worked for the club.

Name	Years
Svetozar Vujović (director)	1974 – 1992
Mirza Varešanović	August 11, 2004 – June 30, 2006
Senad Merdanović	August 24, 2006 – December 29, 2010
Edin Hadžialagić	January 19, 2011 – February 17, 2012
Abdulah Ibraković	August 26, 2013 – September 23, 2015
Faruk Ihtijarević	August 16, 2016 – May 24, 2018
Emir Hadžić	May 24, 2018 – April 18, 2021 May 23, 2022 – November 23, 2022
Senijad Ibričić	August 3, 2023 – June 3, 2024

Memorials and Honors

The club has created memorials to honor important people and events in its history.

• Horde zla

A memorial outside the north stand of the Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium honors the hundreds of club supporters, called Horde zla, who died defending the city during the Siege of Sarajevo.

• Svetozar Vujović

Svetozar Vujović played for the club and later became its director for over twenty years. He stayed in Sarajevo during the siege and passed away in 1993. The club's main lounge is named "The Svetozar Vujović Salon" in his honor.

• Asim Ferhatović

Asim Ferhatović was a legendary forward and the club's all-time leading scorer. The Koševo Stadium is named after him, and the club's School of Football is also named in his honor.

• Želimir Vidović

Želimir Vidović was a great player in the 1970s and 1980s. He was killed during the Siege of Sarajevo in 1992 while helping wounded civilians. An annual tournament is held in his honor, and the main pitch at the Butmir Training Centre is named after him. A statue of him stands near the field.

• Ismir Pintol

Ismir Pintol was a 6-year-old FK Sarajevo fan who passed away in 2002. The club and its supporters created the Ismir Pintol trophy in his memory, given to the best player each season. Fans remain seated in silence for the first six minutes of the final home game each season to honor him.

• Vedran Puljić

Vedran Puljić was a 24-year-old member of the club's fan group, Horde zla. He was killed during the Široki Brijeg football riots in 2009. The north stand of Koševo Stadium, where Horde zla gathers, was named in his honor in 2013. The club holds a vigil at his gravesite every year.

Club Records

FK Sarajevo, then called Torpedo, played its first match on November 3, 1946, winning 6–0 against Bratstvo Travnik. The club's first official European match was on July 18, 1960.

Ibrahim Biogradlić holds the record for the most club appearances, playing 646 games between 1951 and 1967. The top goal scorer in official matches is Asim Ferhatović, with 100 goals. Over 50 FK Sarajevo players have played for the Yugoslav and Bosnian national teams.

FK Sarajevo was the most successful club from Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Yugoslav First League, winning two titles. They are also the record-holder for the most Bosnian Cup wins (8).

Women's Football Team

FK Sarajevo also has a women's football team called SFK 2000. The team joined the men's club in 2015 and uses the same crest and colors. They play home games at the Butmir Training Centre and European matches at Koševo Stadium.

SFK 2000 is the strongest team in Bosnian women's football. They have won 23 national titles and 22 national cups in a row. They also represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in European competitions. They have reached the Round of 32 in the UEFA Women's Champions League four times.

SFK 2000 is known for developing young female players. Many top female footballers from Bosnia and Herzegovina have come from SFK's academy. The club also promotes girls' participation in sports. As of December 17, 2024, SFK 2000 is ranked 30th in Europe.

Club Supporters

FK Sarajevo is one of the most popular clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They have many fans across the country and in other parts of the world where Bosnians live. The largest fan group outside Bosnia is in Stuttgart, Germany.

FK Sarajevo fans are historically called Pitari. This nickname comes from the local Bosnian dish pita. It was originally used by rival fans to describe Sarajevo supporters as being from wealthier, older parts of the city.

The organized supporters' group is called Horde zla (meaning Hordes of Evil). It was formed in 1987 and sits on the north stand of the Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium. Their logo features the Grim Reaper.

Another important fan group is Maroon Friends 1946. This group includes influential people who work to support the club locally and internationally.

Rivalries

Sarajevo Derby

FK Sarajevo's biggest rivalry is with FK Željezničar, another club from Sarajevo. Their matches are known as the Sarajevo derby or the Eternal derby. These games are famous for the passion of both fan groups. Fans use fireworks, flags, and giant posters to create an exciting atmosphere.

The rivalry started because of the historical differences between the city's working class and wealthier residents. Željezničar was seen as the club of the working class, while Sarajevo was supported by those from the older, central parts of the city. The first official league match between them was in 1954, which FK Sarajevo won 6–1. This is still the biggest win in the Sarajevo derby.

As of April 27, 2025, 155 Sarajevo derbies have been played. FK Sarajevo has won 46 times, FK Željezničar has won 47 times, and there have been 62 draws.

Other Rivalries

Sarajevo also has a strong rivalry with Čelik Zenica because their cities are close. A newer rivalry has developed with Široki Brijeg after the Široki Brijeg riots. These events led to the death of a Sarajevo supporter, Vedran Puljić. Since then, matches between these two teams have been very tense.

Recently, Sarajevo has also developed rivalries with Zrinjski Mostar and Borac Banja Luka. These rivalries are strong because these three clubs have been the most successful in Bosnian football over the last ten years. Their matches often decide who wins the league title.

Club Media

Bordo TV

Bordo TV is an online streaming platform run by FK Sarajevo. It shows content about the club in both Bosnian and English. It started in 2010 as an internet TV channel and became an independent streaming service in 2018.

Bordo Fan Magazine

Bordo Fan is a monthly magazine for FK Sarajevo club members. It started in 2010 as a small fan magazine and later became the club's official publication. It includes reports on matches, information about youth teams, and interviews with players.

Sarajevo Podcast

Sarajevo Podcast is the club's official podcast. You can listen to it on YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify.

Club Connections

USD Bosna

FK Sarajevo has a close relationship with USD Bosna (University Sport Society Bosna). This society was founded in 1947 to organize university sports clubs in Sarajevo. It was the largest sports society in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with teams in 19 sports. Famous members include KK Bosna Visit Sarajevo, which won the Euroleague Basketball title in 1979, and RK Bosna Sarajevo, a handball club.

This connection comes from their shared maroon and white colors. Many FK Sarajevo fans also supported KK Bosna, forming a "Maroon Family." FK Sarajevo has signed agreements to strengthen ties with both KK Bosna and RK Bosna Sarajevo.

Affiliated Clubs

• Cardiff City
• Radnik Hadžići (farm team)

Kit and Sponsors Over Time

Period	Supplier	Shirt sponsor
1968		Alhos
1968–1970		Hena
1971		Osiguravajući Zavod Sarajevo
1972	None	Šipad
1973–1974	None	Ključ
1973–1976		Feroelektro Energopetrol
1976-1977	Adidas	Baza
1977–1980	YASSA
1980–1981	Puma	Vitex Visoko
1981–1982	Playground	Privredna banka Sarajevo
1982–1983		UNIS Pobjeda Tešanj
1983–1984		Jutro
1984–1985	Admiral	Alhos Energoinvest
1985–1986		Bosna Auto Kraš
1986–1988		JAT Gorenje
1988–1989	Patrick	Kraš Nissan
1989–1991	Uhlsport	Volkswagen Audi
1992		Cenex
1993–1994	None	Vemex
1994–1995	Patrick	Patrick
1995–1996	Erreà	PTT BiH
1996–1997	Patrick	Sarajevo Tobacco Factory
1997–2002	Umbro
2001–2003	NAAI	Aura
2003–2004	Lotto
2004–2008	Legea
2008–2010	Nike
2010–2011	Legea
2011–2012	Royal
2012–2013	Lescon
2013–2015	Haad	Visit Malaysia
2015–2016		Turkish Airlines
2016–2021	Nike
2021–2023	Erreà
2023–	Adidas

Awards

• Order of the Republic with Silver Wreath, 1968

See also

In Spanish: FK Sarajevo para niños