World Cup Grips African Continent

December 21st, 2005 | by: WC Bob | Comments Off

From Angola to Togo, World Cup fever is sweeping through sub-Saharan Africa. With four countries making their first appearance on the world’s largest stage, football is even changing the way some people view their country.

“Most of the world thinks of Angola as a country at war, with poverty and corruption,” said Paolo Monteiro, who works in financial services. “But I can say this very proudly:…we have qualified for the World Cup. I am very proud to be Angolan.”

As if those kinds of sentiments weren’t heartwarming enough, in Ivory Coast they have named a beer after striker Didier Drogba. One can only hope that it costs slightly less than its namesake.