For the 2016-17 season: South Africa: Kaizer Chiefs 13686 Orlando Pirates 10533 Mamelodi Sundowns 7600 Chippa United 7276 Bloemfontein Celtic 6266 Ajax Cape Town 5220 Maritzburg United 4443 Cape Town City 4380 Baroka 4190 SuperSport United 3433 Free State Stars 3166 Highlands Park 2913 Golden Arrows 2702 Polokwane City 2280 Bidvest Wits 1873 Platinum Stars 1614 Algeria: USM Alger 13200 (other teams missing) Anyone has more attendance figures?
2013-14 Algerian league: CS Constantine 26,000 USM Alger 24,286 MC Oran 24,500 JSM Bejaia 23,667 ES Sétif 23,500 MO Béjaïa 23,000 MC El Eulma 22,667 JS Kabylie 20,000 CR Belouizdad 19,000 JS Saoura 17,000 ASO Chlef 17,000 MC Alger 16,000 CABBA 10,000 CRB Aïn Fakroun 10,000 RC Arbaa 9,200 USM El Harrach 7,200
2013-14 Tunisia: Club Africain 9,000 Esperance 8,273 CS Sfaxien 4,000 Stade Gabèsien 3,000 Stade Tunisien 3,000 ES Sahel 2,850 EGS Gafsa 2,500 US Monastir 2,167 Metlaoui 1,700 Bizertin 1,500 Hammam-Lif 1,500 Olympique Beja 1,400 JS Kairouanaise 1,200 La Palme Sportive Tozeur 1,000 AS Marsa 880 Grombalia Sports 275
2013-14 Moroccan league: Raja 20,000 KAC Kénitra 8,000 Moghreb Tétouan 8,000 Wydad 5,000 Hassania d'Agadir 3,000 Kawkab Marrakech 3,000 Maghreb Fès 3,000 Chabab Rif Hoceima 2,000 Difaâ El Jadida 2,000 Safi 2,000 RSB 2,000 AS Salé 1,500 Khouribga 1,200 WAF 1,200 FAR 1,000 FUS 800
http://venturesafrica.com/solving-the-attendance-problem-of-african-football/ The best attended African league is the Algerian league, almost all other African leagues usually have, in the best case, no more than 1 or 2 clubs with an average attendance around 10,000 or just a little higher. The Algerian league has almost always more than 10 clubs with an average attendance above 10,000 in recent years.
Kano Pillars (19,520) and Mazembe (11,888), probably the best attended clubs in Sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa, once drew these average attendances. In 2012, the highest attendance in the Kenyan league was 20,409, in a match between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. Most other matches were played in front of very small crowds. http://sportsnewsarena.com/gor-mahia-fans-help-double-kpl-ticket-revenues
Egyptian clubs drew pretty low attendances before the stadium ban. After the ban, almost all matches in the Egyptian Premier League have been played without crowds for years: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/01/egypt-ban-soccer-matches-limbo.html When will Egypt's soccer fans be allowed to return? Egyptian soccer fans are still barred from attending league matches because of deadly clashes at some events in the past few years. However, Minister of Youth and Sports Khaled Abdel Aziz seems optimistic that the ban could be lifted before too long. Summary⎙ Print Whether Egypt's Interior Ministry will lift the ban against club supporters is far from decided. Author Amira Sayed AhmedPosted January 22, 2017 His hope might be buoyed by the government's recent decision to emphasize the potential for sports tourism, in a bid to boost the ailing economy, or perhaps he is encouraged by parliament's consideration of a proposed law designed to regulate fan attendance and introduce harsher punishments for those arrested at soccer games. Under the potential law, anyone who tries to storm or enter events by force would be sentenced to prison or fined no less than 500 Egyptian pounds ($26), or both. The penalty would be doubled for those who commit acts of violence. The same penalties would be applied against those who commit similar acts against security forces. The bill also would punish fans who possess flares or fireworks. The government imposed the ban in the wake of deadly clashes in 2012 at the Port Said stadium. More than 70 Al-Ahly club fans were killed in post-match riots. After that tragedy, league matches were played in empty stadiums. The government partially lifted the audience ban, but just weeks later, in February 2015, it was restored following bloody clashes between security forces and Al-Zamalek SC club supporters as they were entering Cairo's Air Defense stadium. Around 20 Zamalek fans died after being suffocated or crushed in a stampede. Security forces said ticketless Zamalek fans had tried to enter the stadium by force — a claim fans denied. Since then, attendance at games has been highly restricted. Only minimal numbers of supporters have been allowed to attend the matches of Egypt's national team in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, as well as the continental matches of Egyptian teams. Egypt is plagued by groups of hardcore fans, called Ultras, known for violent behavior at matches. Egypt has even designated some as terrorist groups. Two of the largest groups have combined memberships of almost 2 million. Some moderate soccer fans blame the security forces for clashes. Egypt's two most popular soccer sporting clubs, Al-Ahly SC and Zamalek, played a vital role in the January 25 Revolution that toppled President Hosni Mubarak in 2011. Since then, fan groups and security forces have clashed multiple times. Some fans see security efforts as attempts to oppress them and undermine their activities. Reda el-Beltagy, a senior member of parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, told Al-Monitor safety must be a priority before large numbers of fans can return to stadiums. "There have been positive indicators that soccer supporters are to be allowed to attend the premier league matches in the upcoming period. But, unfortunately, the fans' attitude after the recent friendly match between Egypt's national team and Tunisia has compounded the problem," Beltagy said, referring to clashes that arose Jan. 8 when some members of Zamalek's fan group reportedly threw stadium chairs at the security forces. And so, Beltagy said, the ban must be extended, even though it ties up security forces that are needed elsewhere. "It is more important to think of our martyrs and soldiers who have been killed in Sinai [Peninsula]. Protecting the country's borders is the top priority. The efforts of security forces should not be dispersed in clashes with soccer fans," he said. Gamal Holayel, a top sports critic, also told Al-Monitor that it is too soon to lift the ban. "Under current situations, it is impossible to allow soccer fans to attend the league matches," he said. "There must be flawless security plans set by both the Interior Ministry and the Sports Ministry before lifting the ban. Otherwise, grave consequences are expected." Holayel added, "Sporting clubs should also positively participate. I think that involving soccer fans in securing matches will be more effective. The clubs should form committees that include members of the club and fan groups. This committee is to be charged with securing and controlling matches along with police forces. In this way, if any riot occurs they will bear the responsibility." Mohsen Hefzy, a security expert and former assistant interior minister, emphasized the ministry is the only entity that can determine when it's time to lift the ban on the most popular sport in Egypt. He said the accuracy of inspection procedures is a main issue. "Remote inspection is also essential," he said. "Once the ministry becomes able to ensure this, fans can safely appear at stadiums to support their favorite team," he said optimistically. Read more: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/01/egypt-ban-soccer-matches-limbo.html#ixzz4l30F4mLp
In Zimbabwe, Highlanders F.C. drew the highest average home attendance in the league in 2016, with an average attendance of 5,614. The previous year, they drew an average home attendance of 7,276 for domestic league games. The league's average attendance in 2016 was 920 (441,608 total attendance). http://www.chronicle.co.zw/fans-shun-psl-matches/
Here the four best attended African soccer leagues, without the errors: Algeria 2013-14: CS Constantine 13,000 MC Oran 12,250 USM Alger 12,143 JSM Bejaia 11,833 ES Sétif 11,750 MO Béjaïa 11,500 MC El-Eulma 11,333 JS Kabylie 10,000 CR Belouizdad 9,500 JS Saoura 8,500 ASO Chlef 8,500 MC Alger 8,000 CABBA 5,000 CRB Aïn Fakroun 5,000 RC Arbaa 4,600 USM El-Harrach 3,600 Morocco 2013-14: Raja 20,000 KAC 8,000 Moghreb Tétouan 8,000 Wydad 5,000 Hassania d'Agadir 3,000 Kawkab Marrakech 3,000 Maghreb Fès 3,000 Chabab Rif Hoceima 2,000 Difaâ El-Jadida 2,000 Safi 2,000 RSB 2,000 AS Salé 1,500 Khouribga 1,200 WAF 1,200 FAR 1,000 FUS 800 South Africa 2016-17: Kaizer Chiefs 13,686 Orlando Pirates 10,533 Mamelodi Sundowns 7,600 Chippa United 7,276 Bloemfontein Celtic 6,266 Ajax Cape Town 5,220 Maritzburg United 4,443 Cape Town City 4,380 Baroka 4,190 SuperSport United 3,433 Free State Stars 3,166 Highlands Park 2,913 Golden Arrows 2,702 Polokwane City 2,280 Bidvest Wits 1,873 Platinum Stars 1,614 Tunisia 2013-14: Club Africain 9,000 Espérance 8,273 CS Sfaxien 4,000 Stade Gabèsien 3,000 Stade Tunisien 3,000 ES Sahel 2,850 EGS Gafsa 2,500 US Monastir 2,167 Metlaoui 1,700 Bizertin 1,500 Hammam-Lif 1,500 Olympique Beja 1,400 JS Kairouanaise 1,200 LPS Tozeur 1,000 AS Marsa 880 Grombalia Sports 275
All 15 African soccer clubs with an average home attendance above 10,000: Motema Pembe 20,000, Raja 20,000, Vita Club 20,000, Kano Pillars 19,000, CS Constantine 13,000, Kaizer Chiefs 13,000, MC Oran 12,000, USM Alger 12,000, ES Sétif 11,000, JSM Béjaïa 11,000, Mazembe 11,000, MC El-Eulma 11,000, MO Béjaïa 11,000, JS Kabylie 10,000, Orlando Pirates 10,000
All 16 African soccer clubs with an average home attendance above 10,000: Kano Pillars 22,000, Motema Pembe 20,000, Raja 20,000, Vita Club 20,000, Enugu Rangers 17,000, CS Constantine 13,000, Kaizer Chiefs 13,000, MC Oran 12,000, USM Alger 12,000, ES Sétif 11,000, JSM Béjaïa 11,000, Mazembe 11,000, MC El-Eulma 11,000, MO Béjaïa 11,000, JS Kabylie 10,000, Orlando Pirates 10,000 http://sportstalkafrica.com/nigeria-premier-league-bustling-alive/
Linafoot 2016-17: Motema Pembe 20,000 Vita Club 20,000 Mazembe 11,000 Sanga Balende 5,000 Bukavu Dawa 1,000 Don Bosco 1,000 Muungano 1,000 Renaissance du Congo 1,000
Nigerian Premier League 2016: Kano Pillars 22,000 Rangers International 17,000 Enyimba 7,000 MFM 6,000 Heartland 5,000 Rivers United 5,000 Sunshine Stars 5,000 Lobi Stars 2,000 Warri Wolves 2,000 Abia Warriors 1,000 Akwa United 1,000 El-Kanemi Warriors 1,000 Ifeanyi Uba 1,000 Ikorodu United 1,000 Nasarawa United 1,000 Niger Tornadoes 1,000 Plateau United 1,000 Shooting Stars 1,000 Wikki Tourist 1,000
All 10 African soccer clubs with an average home league attendance above 10,000, without the errors: DCMP 20,000, Raja 20,000, Vita Club 20,000, Kaizer Chiefs 13,000, MC Oran 12,000, USM Alger 12,000, Mazembe 11,000, MO Béjaïa 11,000, Kano Pillars 10,000 Orlando Pirates 10,000. The DCMP and Motema Pembe derby in DR Congo sometimes attracted crowds above 80,000. The Kaizer Chiefs from South Africa sometimes drew 94,000 fans for their home games against the Orlando Pirates.
Record keeping in Nigeria & very much SSA is very dodgy to say the least. What is the official capacity of Kano Pillars Stadium? Even MFM Stadium?
Sani Abacha Stadium seats 25,000 and Pillars are the only team who didn't suffer a collapse in attendance post 90's exoudus. Agege is an interesting one. The "official" capacity is 4,000. However, I was told by a friend who works at the architecture firm that designed it that there are 5100 seats and standing room for 2500.
https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2009/m=10/news=group-old-hands-and-new-boys-1121044.html The location Kano State, in north-western Nigeria, is the most populous in the country, and its capital, also called Kano, is the largest city in the region. Its origins date back to the year 700 and its economy is based around the production of cotton and groundnut oil. Previously known as the Kofar Mata Stadium, the 20,000-capacity Sani Abacha Stadium was renamed in honour of the General of the same name, upon whose initiative a reconstruction project was launched to transform the old stadium into one of the venues for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Nigeria 1999. It has also hosted ties in the 2000 CAF African Cup of Nations, as well as several of Nigeria’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers. http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/technicaldevp/50/05/54/wyc_99_tr_part1_179.pdf
http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/technicaldevp/50/05/54/wyc_99_tr_part1_179.pdf THE VENUES AND STADIA IN BRIEF LAGOS, National Stadium; Capacity : 40,000 ; 6 group matches, 1 match in the round of sixteen, 1 quarter-final, 1 semi-final, match for the third place, final match (11 matches) ; Average per match 20,045 KADUNA,Ahamadu Bello Stadium; Capacity : 30,000 ; 6 group matches, 1 match in the round of sixteen, 1 quarter-final, 1 semi-final (9 matches) ; Average per match 9,333 IBADAN, Liberty Stadium; Capacity : 20,000 ; 6 group matches, 1 match in the round of sixteen, 1 quarter-final (8 matches) ; Average per match 5,288 ENUGU, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium; Capacity : 22,000 ; 6 group matches, 1 match in the round of sixteen, 1 quarter-final (8 matches) ; Average per match 9,000 KANO, Sani Abacha Stadium; Capacity : 18,000 ; 3 group matches, 1 match in the round of sixteen (4 matches) ; Average per match 15,750 BAUCHI, Tafawa Balewa Stadium; Capacity : 15,000; 3 group matches, 1 match in the round of sixteen (4 matches) ; Average per match 8,750 CALABAR, U.Y. Esuene Stadium; Capacity : 25,000 ; 3 group matches, 1 matches in the round of sixteen (4 matches) ; Average per match 11,000 PORT HARCOURT, Liberation Stadium; Capacity: 25,000 ; 3 group matches, 1 match in the round of sixteen (4 matches) ; Average per match 15,900
Did Enyimba suffer a collapse in attendances? The so-called collapse in attendance is not even supported by any records because very little if any is kept. Can you get any records of league attendance in Nigeria in the 70's-80's? Recent ones are still hard to get and usually inflated/manipulated just like all records in Nigeria including its census.
You can easily tell a manipulated average attendance figure when it is rounded. 10,000 - 11,000 - 13,000 etc are not real/genuine attendance averages.
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African sports clubs with the highest average attendance: 1) Lions Johannesburg 26,000 Rugby union South Africa 2) Stormers Cape Town 26,000 Rugby union South Africa 3) IR Tanger Tangier 22,000 Football Morocco 4) Asante Kotoko Kumasi 20,000 Football Ghana 5) Raja Casablanca 20,000 Football Morocco 6) Sharks Durban 20,000 Rugby union South Africa 7) St. George Addis Ababa 20,000 Football Ethiopia 8) Vita Club Kinshasa 20,000 Football DR Congo
Raja, Wydad, MC Oujda, FAR (Morocco), Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa), Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak (Ghana), Vita Club, DCMP (DR Congo), Simba SC (Tanzania), St. George (Ethiopia). These are probably the African clubs with the highest average attendances. All these clubs usually have average home attendances around 20,000, although not all African leagues have official attendance figures. Some might be estimates. Nigerian attendance figures are poor, because most Nigerian football fans hate the corruption in the league and prefer the best European leagues. Egyptian clubs often don’t allow many fans because of riots in the past.