Football is the world’s favorite sport. Nowhere is it held in higher esteem than Africa. The Mail & Guardian has a fantastic photo slideshow inspired at least in part by South Africa hosting the World Cup. Photographers traveled across to capture the continent’s love of the game. Here is the Mail & Guardian’s introduction to the slideshow:
Every town in every country in Africa is home to at least one makeshift soccer field, the game is more than just a sport, it is part of daily life. In the lead up to the World Cup, photographers traveled from Egypt to Kenya, Nigeria to Ghana, capturing soccer lovers around the continent. Hosting the World Cup here was truly a dream come true for millions.
Even if you do not care about football this is well worth your time as these photographs capture so much more than just sport. (Be sure to watch it in full screen mode.)
