The legacy impacts of the 2010 Fifa World Cup in Africa : case studies of stakeholder and soccer fans' perceptions in Cameroon and Nigeria.

摘要: The hosting of sport events, especially large-scale and mega-events, is deemed to be an important component promoting development in relation economic social aspects both developed developing contexts. South Africa’s the 2010 FIFA World Cup was significant that it first time such event had been hosted on African continent. subsequent positioning as ‘African Cup’ which ensured designing legacy objectives geared towards achieving a continental legacy, goes beyond scope leveraging potential benefits any known mega-event previously hosted. This research critically examines key components impacts host country, Africa, with special reference Legacy Programme linked Cameroon Nigeria by detailing perceptions from stakeholder groups comparative terms. theoretical contribution relates directly articulating underscoring need examine across range order unpack extent differences can attributed socio-economic profiles, interest sport, geographical location, nationality, etc. Both qualitative quantitative techniques were employed collect data. In total, 758 soccer fan questionnaires completed (390 381 Nigeria) using systematic stratified sampling method. purposive technique targeting 10 informants relevant government departments (sports, arts, culture tourism), NGOs (linked Football for Hope foundation) football officials (administrators, club presidents owners) targeted. A number statistical similarities observed between fans case study areas. revealed strong support countries mainly because Africanism. levels awareness intentions/ understanding legacies generally low. Fans largely skeptical about having improved socio-economic, environmental political condition citizens although job creation, skills development, image enhancement, infrastructural facilities, improvement Africa positive. However, they also perceived corruption lack financial are main challenges facing sustainability projects. findings seen have wider applicability body knowledge, context rest world. results raise new critical questions related inform rethinking constructs and…