In March, I went to see the World Cup Qualifier match
between Cameroon and Togo. A bunch of volunteers and I went to the match and
support Cameroon. Most of us had on Lions jerseys, some of us even got the
Cameroonian flag painted on our face. We were all excited and so were the
Cameroonians, since Eto’o Fils, the major Cameroonian football star was invited
back to play for the national team after a couple of squabbles with the head
coach and other teammates.
The atmosphere at the stadium was insane to witness;
everyone was cheering, playing music, and basically just supporting the lions.
The ambiance was contagious and soon some of the volunteers I was with starting
joining in, borrowing drums and beating along with everyone else, myself
included. At one point I borrowed a Cameroonian flag from someone and ran, I
was trying to start the wave, although I was unsuccessful, the people were just
happy to see une blanche fully
supporting their team as well.
In the end, Cameroon won, I could not tell you the score, I
do know that Eto’o scored at least one goal. But I will always remember the feeling
of being amid the chaos, yet feeling a part of it all.
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| Tree that fell down in the middle of the national highway |
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| Volunteers waiting for the game to start |
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| Playing some drums |
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| Got to borrow a flag |
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| Kid selling peanuts in Limbe |
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| At a bar in Douala |
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| Tracy, my friend from America visiting my village |
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