| ID | 193018 |
| Title Proper | It is God that Does Everything, Including Winning Football Trophies’: Exploring Thanksgiving Ceremonies by Liverpool F.C. Supporters Club in a Nigerian Town |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Uwaegbute, Kingsley Ikechukwu |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article explored a new approach to football fandom by Liverpool F.C. supporters club in Nsukka, Nigeria. Between 2019 and 2020, this group embarked on thanksgiving ceremonies to commemorate the successes of Liverpool F.C. within that period. The study adopted participant observation and oral interviews as methods of data collection. Findings show that the reason for the thanksgiving ceremonies by the group is anchored on a tenacious faith in God, who can do all things, including helping Liverpool F.C. win trophies. This finding brings to scholarly attention the much-neglected role the Christian faith plays in football fandom among young people in Nsukka, Nigeria. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 58, No.6; Sep 2023: p.831-845 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2023-08 58, 6 |
| Key Words | Nigeria ; Nsukka ; Christian faith ; football fandom ; Liverpool F.C. supporters club ; thanksgiving ceremonies |