Topic: Sports and society in Africa

Order Description PROMPT: “Like any other sport, soccer reflects the society it is played in” (David Ager, The Soccer Referee’s Manual (3rd edition), 2000, Page 58) How, if at all, do sporting activities “reflect the society” in which they are played? To what extent do sports contribute to culture and identity in Africa countries? Guideline: 1. You can choose ANY African country of your choice for case study. But explain how sports (especially soccer) generally play a role in African society in terms of culture, politics, and national identity 2. Please refer to TWO articles I attached, and include them in the paper. Both articles are extremely important to understand what to expect from this essay. Especially, the article "SOCCER AND IDENTITY IN AFRICA IN THE AGE OF GLOBALIZATION" will give you a general idea how soccer relates to national identity in African countries. 3. Please avoid wordy sentences with complex vocabulary 4. AGAIN, please carefully read the prompt and articles. Thank you! 5. You can use any other outside sources: requiring at least 5 resources including those two articles attached for your reference