For Remilekun Fayose, what started as a simple decision to watch her first football match at the stadium turned into an experience that changed how she sees the game.
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‎Sport247 reports how the young fan shared her excitement after attending the Lagos derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on the 30th of September 2026 admitting that the atmosphere inside the stadium changed her view of watching football.

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Remilekun explained that she initially had doubts about going to the stadium because she had always seen football as something mostly enjoyed by men. She described herself as someone who does not normally follow sports closely, but decided to attend the match and she found herself enjoying every moment.
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‎What stood out most to her was the atmosphere created by the supporters.
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‎She found herself in a large, energetic crowd that reacted passionately to events on the pitch. Although most of the supporters around her were men, Remilekun said their excitement eventually rubbed off on her.
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‎“I started feeling excited,” she said, recalling how she found herself shouting at a player who kept falling on the pitch
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‎She also compared the atmosphere in the stadium with watching football on television. She admitted that the game can sometimes feel boring when watched from home, but being inside the stadium gave her a completely different experience.
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According to her, the drums, trumpets, chants and reactions from the fans made the match much more enjoyable than watching it from home.
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‎Her first experience has also changed her mind about attending football matches, as she confirmed that she would definitely return to the stadium.
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‎Remilekun also encouraged other young women who may not be interested  in football  to give live matches a chance
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‎“You never know until you try,” she said, explaining that people might assume football will be boring without experiencing the atmosphere for themselves
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‎Her experience highlights how live football can attract new fans when they get the chance to experience the passion and atmosphere of the game firsthand.
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