Why are Newcastle United so popular in Mogadishu, Somalia?

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Max Gustavo

Good evening (afternoon/morning).

I am very, very surprised by the amount of young people that I have seen wearing Newcaste United football (soccer) shirts in Mogadishu. I NEVER expected to see one so, I was pleasantly surprised and it's also quite proud as a Geordie and a life long Newcastle United fan.

Is this just a local trend in Mogadishu or are the Toons actually popular here in Somalia?

Thanks for your responses in advance.

P.s. Considering that Somalia has never qualified for the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations, the standard of football in the country is remarkably high.
 
BlackCrow

BlackCrow

Max Gustavo said:
Good evening (afternoon/morning).

I am very, very surprised by the amount of young people that I have seen wearing Newcaste United football (soccer) shirts in Mogadishu. I NEVER expected to see one so, I was pleasantly surprised and it's also quite proud as a Geordie and a life long Newcastle United fan.

Is this just a local trend in Mogadishu or are the Toons actually popular here in Somalia?

Thanks for your responses in advance.

P.s. Considering that Somalia has never qualified for the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations, the standard of football in the country is remarkably high.
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I've never heard of a large Newcastle following in Muqdisho, but how have you found living in Mogadishu? And how did you end up working in Somalia?
 
cunug3aad

cunug3aad

3rdchild · Hamitic boy
They wear various team s shirts i think either because its hip or cool or because its cheap. It could be both

If there was a popular team it would be arsenal or maybe man u
 
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