City Girls | National Science and Media Museum, Bradford

City Girls closed on 24 June 2018. For details of our current exhibitions, take a look at our what’s on page.

The thrill of anticipation, a sharp intake of breath, ecstatic celebration: Nudrat Afza’s photographs capture the awesome highs and crushing lows of matchday at Bradford City Football Club.

Image shows a young girl wearing a Bradford City shirt — © Nudrat Afza

Image shows a female Bradford City supporter wearing a Bradford City scarf and jacket — © Nudrat Afza

Image shows a crowd of Bradford City supporters with two female fans in the foreground — © Nudrat Afza

Image shows a woman looking pensive as she watches a Bradford City football match — © Nudrat Afza

Image shows a woman wearing a cap and gilet at a Bradford City match — © Nudrat Afza

Image shows a female spectator, in Bradford City shirt, cheering as she watches a match — © Nudrat Afza

Over two years, Afza has photographed hundreds of female fans, capturing evocative portraits and atmospheric crowd scenes which offer a glimpse of real lives enriched by football. City Girls is a celebration of the passion, commitment and camaraderie of these women and their team.

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