One thing means a lot to different people

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The game of football is one sport that we Nigerians love old and young, male and female and even between the learned and illiterates. At the moment, it is currently the third trending topic in Nigeria just behind COVID and Politics and the reason can be attributed to the fact that it’s a game we can relate to well in Nigeria. It is a game of struggle, breakthrough, joyous moments and celebrations and of course heartbreaks.

Besides the fact of the beautiful game of football is widely known and cherished all around the world, it means a lot to so many people in the different phase of their lives.

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Few of what football means to a lot of people in Nigeria is being highlighted below;

Viewing centre owners: due to the love of the game, some people have seen football has a way to make some cash. So many viewing centres have been opened to allow access to people to watch their favourite’s team plays and business have really helped changed lives. They see football as a business venture and they are cashing out big time.

Bettors: this is the gamblers who predicts the outcome of a football match which hope of guessing the right outcome so as to win. To the bettors, it is a get rich scheme. Some are in love with it because it has helped them put food on their tables.

Businessmen: this set of people varies from the high wealthy to the less wealthy people. They see football as something that could help spring in some cool cash and the truth is they are really cashing out from it. Some buy a club, some create football academy, and some creates football wears and clothing’s while some go into the making of football equipment.

Kids and teenagers: they see football as a fun game to participate in. the game is mostly been engaged by this set in order to pass time and also show off football skills learnt from watching their idol play. Some see it as a passion and would want to follow their idol footsteps.

Gamers: sees it as a game and to some a favourite game especially when they are good at it. It’s funny how this set of people are mostly not good while with the ball in real life but in games, they are unstable. Once they pick up the game console they literally become the best coach and player all in one.

To most: it’s a beautiful game meant to be enjoyed and also provide a means of entertainment to them. The pleasure derived from watching football can never be rivalled by any other sport, also, the joy they get when their team comes out victorious in a match can’t be matched by any other thing in life.

Footballer and all in it: this comprises of everything regarding the beautiful game itself. Ranging from the footballers, coach, football analyst, doctors, club owners, stewards, commentators e.t.c. it simply a means to reach an end for them as this provides a meal on their table, clothes on their bodies and of course money in their wallets or banks accounts.



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