After a long border crossing into Zimbabwe and a longer than expected drive through the country, we missed our goal of reaching the Mozambican border, so instead we cruised into Harare at Saturday rush hour. Harare is interesting to drive through because there are no street lights but everything is still as bustling as any other major city, like a lively ghost town.
We settle into this backpacker's lodge in the northern suburbs, which was good to watch with other Americans since all the Africans and every other nation were supporting Ghana. Dumi was pulling for Ghana, Oli for USA, and Ivan in typical Kriol fashion, was split in the middle. It was a dazzler, all of us were completely enthralled for 120 minutes, but the Americans couldn't pull it out.
We settle into this backpacker's lodge in the northern suburbs, which was good to watch with other Americans since all the Africans and every other nation were supporting Ghana. Dumi was pulling for Ghana, Oli for USA, and Ivan in typical Kriol fashion, was split in the middle. It was a dazzler, all of us were completely enthralled for 120 minutes, but the Americans couldn't pull it out.
From an African perspective, this is great, because it means the continent still has a team to support. This does make the World Cup more exciting since it is happening on this continent. When we were in South Africa and even here in Zimbabwe, every time we would ask people who they support, the response is the same: I am African, so I have to support the only African team left. Go Africa, Go Ghana!
In the States, are you all seeing the Africa United, Go Africa media campaign??
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