Comments for Africa United

Comment on “There’s a drop of greatness in every man” by imelda

imelda — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:33:02 +0000

I love this advert to bits! its just african and delightful in every sense. Whoever’s creative mind was behind this Ad should have had a big pay day.

Comment on The Other Legacy Question by Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:49:59 +0000

Black stars in the dark that shone so bright,
Pan continental sparks were reignited,
In a flood-lit calabash, man what a sight!
Eleven Ghanaians became Africa United.

For the global Diaspora of Africans whose numbers stretched to billions,
A short but welcome distraction from conflict and debt,
From the highest to the lowest, military to civilians,
The togetherness observed there we won’t soon forget.

Not a state of mass hysteria – it was collective sanity
In which differences were briefly cast aside by all
Instead connections re-kindled to the cradle of humanity
By a team in red and a Jabulani ball.

Its conclusion could been seen as a downright tragedy,
But something bigger than a penalty would be missed
If the result on the pitch which was an obvious travesty,
Obscured the euphoric unity by all witnessed.

It was here, we felt it, in spite of the result,
This game of beauty reminded us that whilst life is still unfair,
As we journey through it from childhood to adult,
It’s less about the winning than the experience we share

Black stars in the dark that shone so bright,
Pan continental sparks were reignited,
In a flood-lit calabash, man what a sight!
Eleven Ghanaians became Africa United.

Comment on The Other Legacy Question by Koketso 'KK' Gaofetoge

Koketso 'KK' Gaofetoge — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:01:52 +0000

Being an employee of the PSL myself i will personally foward this to our marketing division. Great stuff as always Steve

Comment on The best piece of journalism on ‘Africa’s World Cup’ by Sebastian

Sebastian — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:54:29 +0000

fantastic!
Also, thanks for writing a blog. Wish I could be there. Just picked up your book.
Uptown Seb, ElPaso TX

Comment on The best piece of journalism on ‘Africa’s World Cup’ by Geir

Geir — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:27:03 +0000

This is just fantastic! Agree, best by far!

Comment on Observations from Soccer City by Phil Tolhurst

Phil Tolhurst — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:12:45 +0000

I too was at the Cote D’Ivoir Vs Brazil match.

I think some people left early but that was their look out we hung around a while before heading out on the tail of the crowds.

I have to say we enjoyed our half time Ice Creams – coming from the UK it wasn’t like it was cold and they were very reasonably priced!!!

I have a great shot of the first goal, I was sitting up in the gods directly in line with the goal facing the tunnel.

Park and ride was great except for a massive problem with the dust while waiting for the bus back to Gold Reef City.

Comment on Africa United is now available in South Africa by Aubrey Lethbridge

Aubrey Lethbridge — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:27:54 +0000

Steve,
Found your book in a bookshop randomly while looking for something to keep me occupied in the lead up to june 11. Now, half way into the world cup, I have finally finished it and I enjoyed it very much. It was interesting throughout but the most compelling and inspirational bit for me was about the Liberian amputee team. I would love to learn more about them, is there any where else that you could suggest for me to find out more?

Cheers,
Aubrey

PS. Good luck on Sunday.

Comment on Observations from Soccer City by Anna Georges Eshoo

Anna Georges Eshoo — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:33:59 +0000

Epic post! I am definitely looking forward to seeing more posts

Comment on Africa Cup of Nations: What we’ve learnt so far by Horace Nunno

Horace Nunno — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:05:42 +0000

Hi from Patagonia! I found that extremely informative. Thanks for the information. I will be back to look for more news as soon as I get the chance.

Comment on Why the vuvuzela should be banned (in stadiums, anyway) by Communication

Communication — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:47:53 +0000

Great post. I really appreciate the information. You have done wonderful work communicating your message. Keep up the good writing.