naptu2:


@ bold, I call it the "Stadium illusion".

I attended a match a long time ago in which the stadium was almost three-quarters full. I took pictures during the game and posted it on the internet. Someone who saw the pictures was complaining that the stadium was empty. His complaint made me angry, but I looked at the picture again and understood what happened.


I'm going to explain this using Nigerian terms.

Stadiums usually have a covered or VIP section, two sections behind the goals and a fourth section that is known as "Popular Side" in Nigerian English.

The covered section usually has the best seats and is usually closer to the main entrance, while the Popular Side usually has the worst seats and is usually further away from the main entrance.

Most people prefer to sit near the VIP section, especially when the tickets are not too expensive.


I was seated in the State Box, which is in the covered section, 90% of the spectators were also seated in the covered section, but my camera was facing the Popular Side which was empty. Therefore it looked as if the stadium was empty, even though it was not.

It seems to be the same scenario here, because you can hear the chants of the supporters, which means that the stadium is not empty.

Of course I perfectly understand that the stadium can never be empty.
When I meant empty, I mean very limited attendance, maybe for logistics effect, the organizers wanted everyone at one side.
I still prefer spectators seated at back of goalpost, remember those days at Onikan, when we will swap seats at half time to intimidate visiting team.

Wonders do happen in female soccer

obaataaokpaewu:
Women sports. Dem too dey shout, from tennis to football

I swear too much noise

Innocenty1love:
Nice one gloria, keep it up

them say desire you say gloria, Na wao, i guess you are from Ebonyi state

Stadium so empty.
Abeg women, let support female football.