Veteran Nollywood actress Fausat Balogun, popularly known as Madam Saje, has revealed why she stopped attending live football matches, recounting a shocking incident she witnessed at the stadium many years ago.
Speaking during an interview on Behind The Fame African A-List, the respected Yoruba actress shared a personal experience that left a lasting impact on her and ultimately changed her relationship with the sport.
According to Balogun, there was a time she enjoyed watching football matches live at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, especially during the early days after the stadium was constructed. She explained that attending matches was a regular activity she shared with her late husband, Rafiu Balogun.
The actress described those moments as special, noting that she and her husband often attended games together, enjoying the lively atmosphere and bonding over their shared interest. According to her, they would sit together, sometimes holding hands, as they watched matches unfold on the pitch.
However, one particular day changed everything for her.
Balogun recounted that during a football match at the stadium, a disturbing incident occurred when a spectator suddenly shouted and collapsed. She said the situation quickly turned tragic as the individual reportedly died on the spot.
The unexpected nature of the incident left her deeply shaken. What began as a normal outing to enjoy a football match turned into a moment of fear and shock that she could not easily forget.
“The day someone shouted and died was the last day I watched football,” she said, reflecting on the emotional weight of the experience.
Following that incident, the actress made a personal decision to stop attending live football matches altogether. She explained that the memory of what she witnessed remained too vivid, making it difficult for her to feel comfortable in such an environment again.
Balogun’s account highlights how sudden and traumatic events can alter personal habits and preferences, even in activities once enjoyed. For her, the stadium once a place of excitement and bonding became associated with an unsettling memory……See More
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