Years and years ago someone who used to frequent this forum posted a rant about fictional leagues and how absurd it was for someone to want to start a league in someplace like Ghana.
I promptly created a league in Ghana, just for fun, and have continued to play it through several OOTP versions. It continues to be one of my favorite leagues.
It's my game, and I just love the fact that I can play it my way. I love the fact that others can, too. Some of my favorite dynasties to read about here have been those set in imaginary countries or alternate history versions of our own world.
I love this game!