Kwasi, Junior and I went to our first Glo Ghana Premier League football match on Sunday. It was Sunyani Chelsea versus Tema Youth at Corrolation Park. It was a blast. It seemed like it showed more of the true "Spirit" of football. No quater million dollar scoreboards, corporate sponsors or halftime shows(Yeah I said it Fluhart!). Just 22 football players playing to win. But not having corporate sponsors doesn't mean no action. Though it ended 0-0 it was alot of fun seeing a really good match. And I wouldn't doubt that some of these players are the next big stars of the English Premier League. Michael Essien started out with Liberty Professionals and now hes a starting (well hes injured now) midfielder for Chelsea.
Corrolation Park is a nice park. It holds probably between 5-10 thousand (im not to good at estimating) and only costs 20,000 cedis (2$) to enter. I had bought a bunch of stuff for the three of us, and probably spent about 6 or 7 cedis on food and drinks.Its alot of money for here but when I compare it to paying 6$ for a coke at a Nashville Predators or Vanderbilt football game i found it to be quit the deal. haha.
It was a great atmosphere (other than the few arguments and a fight in the stands. But hey, that always seems to happen at games). The section we sat in reminded me of Cell Block 303 at a Preds game. I enjoyed the chanting and constant drumming, though I could only understand bits and pieces of what they were saying due to my improving Twi. But nonetheless, I had a great time goofing off and hanging out with Junior and Kwasi!
Corrolation Park is a nice park. It holds probably between 5-10 thousand (im not to good at estimating) and only costs 20,000 cedis (2$) to enter. I had bought a bunch of stuff for the three of us, and probably spent about 6 or 7 cedis on food and drinks.Its alot of money for here but when I compare it to paying 6$ for a coke at a Nashville Predators or Vanderbilt football game i found it to be quit the deal. haha.
It was a great atmosphere (other than the few arguments and a fight in the stands. But hey, that always seems to happen at games). The section we sat in reminded me of Cell Block 303 at a Preds game. I enjoyed the chanting and constant drumming, though I could only understand bits and pieces of what they were saying due to my improving Twi. But nonetheless, I had a great time goofing off and hanging out with Junior and Kwasi!
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That's when you know it's all about the game. No money, just pure competition! Sounds like a fun time.
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