I'm sitting at what is typically a very peaceful hotel, taking advantage of their constant electricity, but there is a group of about six or seven men, making the amount of noise that you would expect to hear from a large group of people.
These men are drunk and shouting at each other with crazy passion. They're taunting one another. A few of them even approached me to find out what my view is on their intense argument.
Some of them are claiming that they are the conquerors of the world. Others are becoming visibly upset. A portion of the group who was here when I first arrived has left the building because they can't stand the shouting of the opposing side. I'm about ready to leave too.
The reason they're fighting? It's not over politics or over the current state of Uganda - a country that consists of numerous accounts of gender oppression and poverty.
No, they have become this passionate over football (soccer).
One man asked me who I was cheering for. I have absolutely no clue but I heard chants of Manchester United winning so in fear, I answered, "Man U." I had no idea what his reaction would be but he seemed pleased with my answer and moved on.
I assume my answer was a good one because he just got on the phone to call an Arsenal fan who is apparently in a coma right now, just so he could tease him about the Man U win today.
That (aside from everything getting done "tomorrow") is Uganda in a nutshell for you.
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3 years ago
ah yes, the love of football.
ReplyDeleteha, The Maasai guys were always joining in to play with the students at Enerlerai or Emerorijoi. They love the game.
When we tried to play a different game besides football during PE they got so mad at us. ha However, they did like soccer baseball -- probably because a football was involved. so funny.
Hope all is well. Praying for you. Much love
You should get them cheering for the Glasgow Rangers!
ReplyDelete-Willy