Yesterday i took time to watch my first worldcup full-match at 9:30pm, Nigeria v Korea Republic, hoping that this time i would not doze off. I am a fan of 'classic' footbal no matter the team playing. However footbal analysists had informed me that Nigeria had a very good chance of progressing to the next stage. The oga brothers started well, Korea looked week. Infact Nigeria scored but i enjoyed the resilience of the Koreans, they were very consistent.
During the second half, the teams were level at 2-2, Nigeria had to win. The Koreans would proceed with a draw but were still attacking. My oga brothers were doing well, creating the so called 'chances'. Then Yakubu missed a goal that he was surely ashamed off, that was not all Obafemi Martins missed another. It was very frustrating.
I am not a footbal comentator but the game revealed the true nature of the African continent. Wasted opportunities, misplaced priorities, untapped potential unitilized resources the list is endless. I have no doubt that Africa is no different from western countries, but we have to get our act together.
The evils of corruption, tribalism, nepotism, ignorance, poor governance, violation of human rights, civil wars and illeteracy are our undoing. As a continent we need to take responsibility and deal with them.
We can do just about anything the developed world has achieved, and better. However to progress to the next stage unlike in the Nigeria v Korea match, we must seize the opportunities and make a difference. In doing so the principles of Human dignity, rule of law, democracy and upholding human rights must be the foundation
Go Africa!
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