with every Kenya Premier League (KPL) match involving the most decorated clubs AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia, there are people you will never fail to get in the crowds on the stands. Check them out:
1. Onlookers
These are the silent ones ones only interested in the match and nothing else. They are always very quiet and only rise to celebrate when the ball gets into the net or moan when a great attempt is unsuccessful. They are usually dressed neatly and found in the expensive stands although some of them also prefer the terraces.
2. Comedians
Unlike their silent counterparts, these are always noisy and restless. They lighten up the stands with their jokes which make even the onlookers laugh. They are the ones who seem to know all the players and have funny characteristics and props. Some of them come to the pitch in funny outfits and they never seem to sit down unless their team is on the receiving end. They are common in the terraces.
3. Assistant coaches
Despite being in the stands and paying at the gate to get in to watch the players play, these ones seem to be better players than the actual players. On most occasions they can be seen and heard complaining that a certain player is not playing as expected. They are the ones who pressure the coaches to do a substitution from the stands and end up hitting their fellow fans as they teach and demonstrate to the players on how to kick the ball or as they move with the players. They also have their own manual which the referees should follow. Free kicks, penalties, fouls, throw-ins and corners given against their team will place the referee on their rivals' side but he again becomes their friend when he judges to their favor.
4. Choir Masters
These ones carry their musical instruments to the stands and sing and dance throughout the matches. They never seem to care at all about the game as they are always busy hitting their drums. They include the Isukuti musicians in most of the Leopards matches. Their vigor depends on the direction of the match. For instance, if their team is leading they perform with a lot of power and strength but when things go wrong they become tired and finally sit down to watch the match.
Now you know.