Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Things are actually changing!

Over the past few weeks or perhaps months some events taking place here in big Sudan indicated that positive change is taking place in a few fields. Decades ago Sudan was a pioneer in shaping football (Soccer) in Africa but unfortunately we lost our place among the big shots in the game and struggled for years to put our name in the regional tournaments leave alone international tournaments. However, this year seems to be promising and joyous for Sudanese footballers. The two main clubs Alhilal and Almereekh are shinning in the African competitions. They both last month qualified to advanced stages in African clubs competitions. They not only qualified but also trashed big renowned teams. Alhilal finished the qualifications topping their group after trashing Egyptian Alahli. Alhilal shocked many observers when they displayed some modern football tactics and won the game 3 -0. Almereekh on the other hand was generous against the Nigerian club and gave them a 4 -1. Both teams performed well and won in most games.
This week Sudan had to play its last game in their group qualification stage to the African Nations Cup finals in Ghana. Sudan was playing Tunisia and both had already qualified so they were just playing to decide the group winners. Regardless of the fact that they both qualified, Sudan and Tunisia played for a win and the game was everything but easy. Two penalties, a red card, and 5 goals are the headlines. Sudan won 3-2. Congratulations!!!
The other indication is the telecommunications industry in Sudan. Sudan is now among the leaders in this industry in the region when it comes to services offered in terms of Mobile phone services, wireless broadband Internet, wireless land line telephony, etc. There are now four companies competing, three of which are affiliated with international companies such as MTN, MTC, and Etisalat. Last week the pioneer company in mobile phone services had a launching ceremony announcing the change of their name and brand after it was bought out by MTC. The ceremony was simultaneous with other ceremonies in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan where MTC launched their new Zain brand.
Globalisation .. Telecommunications
Hope all this will move us to the next level...
Lets be part of the Change!!!