group of people gathered in an open, sandy area

group of people gathered in an open, sandy area. The sand is light brown and appears to be dry. There are several people standing around a dirt pit, possibly a wrestling pit, while other people are sitting and watching. A group of men in the center are dressed in traditional clothing and appear to be preparing for a wrestling match. Some of the men have their shirts off and are wearing shorts or loose trousers. Some of the men are holding sticks or other objects that could be used in the match. The scene is located in the city of Sokoto, Nigeria, at latitude 13.049 and longitude 5.238. There are several structures in the background, possibly buildings or fences, made of concrete or cinder blocks. There is a streetlight visible in the background as well. A dusty, grey sky is above the scene. There are several birds flying in the sky. The scene is typical of a wrestling match in Sokoto, Nigeria, where many locals attend and participate in this traditional sport.