Fans’ body: PSL will have to market aggressively to get supporters back to stadiums

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SA football fans may need persuading to return to the stands after two years of being unable to watch games live at stadiums due to Covid-19.

Mamelodi Sundowns fans enjoy the free-entry Caf Champions League match against Al Merrikh at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on April 2 2022. Domestically, the Premier Soccer League will welcome back crowds to its matches in the coming weekend's Nedbank Cup quarterfinals.SA football fans may need persuading to return to the stands after two years of being unable to watch the games live at stadiums due to Covid-19.

Loliyane warned PSL clubs that they need to do more to woo fans back to the game than just opening stadiums and selling ticket, as supporters are conditioned to filling their leisure time with other activities. Nafsa engaged fans to encourage them to go back to stadiums. She added that the quality of games will also determine whether supporters have an inclination to get in their cars, drive to stadiums and be part of a crowd watching football. This includes the SA Football Association's responsibility to ensure Bafana Bafana becomes more competitive.

 

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