The issue of attendance in the stadiums during the CAN 2013 has been a subject of debate. While South Africa demonstrated great enthusiasm during the 2010 World Cup, the large capacity of the stadiums chosen for the CAN 2013 has raised concerns. With the potential for smaller teams playing in arenas with tens of thousands of seats, the fear is that matches could be held in partially empty stadiums. In an effort to address this, CAF and the Local Organizing Committee have lowered ticket prices to encourage attendance. Zambia, the defending champion, is actively mobilizing its supporters and aims to have 10,000 fans at each of its team’s matches. The success of these efforts will play a crucial role in the atmosphere of the tournament, which is just over two months away.
CAN 2013: IN EMPTY STADIUMS?
