One-by-one, fans disappear from the stands

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

The BTC Premiership continues to experience low turnout after the large numbers, which were a common sight in the previous seasons, started declining last season.

Although many had attributed last season’s dwindling numbers to the chaos that characterised the 2015/2016 season, it is not clear what exactly leads to the current situation with only log leaders, Township Rollers matches attracting high turnout.

The 2015/2016 season saw the season being extended following the Ofentse Nato saga. By the time the matter finally settled and champions confirmed, the pre-season for the following season had already kicked off.

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