Trae Days

That’s a question I just have to ask, especially after watching the South Africa versus Nigeria friendly last week (forget the match scores. We lost 2-1. Our main players didn’t turn up). The atmosphere at the stadium was sure intimidating, cos all around there were fanatic South African fans dressed in their national colours, carrying their national flags and chanting national “shit” (smiles). On the other hand Nigerian fans were few, and those really cheering through out were the supporters club (cos they’re been paid to do so). That’s the problem with Nigerian fans; we’re a little bit too numb and shy about supporting our stars fanatically. I’m telling you man, foreigners show more love to ours stars then we do ourselves. And that ain’t good cos charity should begin at home. Take this for example I’ve been at the National stadium Abuja twice to watch the Eagles play. And one of them times was at the All Africa Games football finals 2003 between Nigeria and Cameroun. Taking a look at the spectators you wouldn’t know if they were there to watch Garki FC take on Wuse FC or Nigeria take on Cameroun, cos very little fans were in national colours, rocking national jerseys or carrying the Nigerian flag. Around me surprisingly the only fans representing Naija were “two white kids” carrying the Nigerian flag, whose parents had brought them to watch the match? Can you believe that? But trust me sha, I was rocking my Aghahowa number 17 jersey. On the real man we need to take a cue from English, South Korean and South African fans on doing the supporter shit. There ain’t no shame in being happy and just losing it. Ask Eminem, he’ll tell you.

South African football fans: now this is good “fanship” (smiles)

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