Theatrics of the soccer fan
The author first became interested in the antics of soccer fans in 2009 while attending the Soweto derby at Orlando Stadium. The images gathered together here are just of a few fans he has been following, documenting their zeal, spirit and devotion to their clubs. Focusing on Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates supporters, from cross-dressing to body-painting, exploring their meaning for fans and our understanding of soccer's role in South African society.
Authors
- Human Sciences Research Council
Publication Details
- Journal
- Human Science Research Council SA
- Published
- 2026-05-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14749/32388123
- Primary Topic
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00