They live 12,500 kilometres away from the Netherlands but live passionately with Orange. The Moluccan fans who stay up for nights to see every game live. Especially on the island of Ambon there is a heavy Orange fever… Especially now that Tijjani Reijnders is also playing along with Orange who has old family ties to the island. Reijnder’s mother, Angelina Lekatompessy, comes from Latuhalat Village in Ambon.
Indonesian island of Ambon is under the spell of Orange. ‘The colonial time? That’s history’
The Dutch national team has a large of following in Maluku due to historical ties dating back to the colonial era when many Moluccans served in the Dutch military or left to The Netherlands after Indonesia’s independence 17 August 1945 under false promises by The Dutch Government.
“This convoy is our expression of euphoria Orange victory convoys followed immediately after each Netherlands victory matches in the 2024 UEFA Champions Tournament.
Driving motorcycles and cars adorned with orange-themed accessories and waving Dutch flags, the fans circled around Ambon City.
Simon Tahamata and Gio van Bronckhorst are also famous retired Ambon football players for The Dutch Football Team.