Sunday, June 11, 2006
Footy
Despite being incredibly tired after 9 hours of working yesterday, I went to a local restaurant(rember kids no pubs here) to watch Argentina v. Cote D'Ivore while enjoying an alcohol free guava juice. The match was shown on an incredibly small tv (which actually cut out a few times) with Arabic announcers . The place was pretty crowded and I couldn't help noticing that I was I was the only Argentina fan present (although I do harbour great affection for Drogba) - so I muffled my cheers as they went on to win. I was also the only woman present a situation I have come to accept.
Many Khartoum Sudanese are "funny" this way; they pretty much seem to claim an Arab identity when it comes to anything (culture, dress, language, religion, etc.)- except football (soccer). During World Cup everyone here is supporting the continent an odd brotherhood of convienience forged perhaps because they know Senegal has a far better shot at the Cup than Saudi Arabia does.
Many Khartoum Sudanese are "funny" this way; they pretty much seem to claim an Arab identity when it comes to anything (culture, dress, language, religion, etc.)- except football (soccer). During World Cup everyone here is supporting the continent an odd brotherhood of convienience forged perhaps because they know Senegal has a far better shot at the Cup than Saudi Arabia does.
