Today London witnesses Arsenal's FA cup victory parade. A customary parade by the winning team. A befitting celebratory moment for Arsenal after nine years without any trophy. It is a deserving victory for a club that has a huge following, not only world wide, but especially in Africa, and closer to me, Tanzania. Football is truly a religion here in the UK. As a High Commissioner I have found myself needing to know and follow the football games. I now have fully embraced the cult, but enjoy understanding the changes of managership and the business side of football.
I did not go to the parade, but was happily inform that there were loads of people from all walks of life celebrating this happy occasion. My source said, they were people dripping tears, some even came out of hospitals to enjoy the atmosphere. They waited for too long for this moment.
I guess the lesson for Tanzania is that sports and football is important in the life of humans. Sports is a very useful tool in bring a nation together.
I thank Israel Saria for these pictures.
Thanks for the credit Mhe Balozi.
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