In the nick of time, crystal clear
It all became
When the final whistle went
And cool waters of relief
From on high, God
On a nation’s
Ninety-four-minute
Anxiety splashed.
Nigerians, at last, overjoyed,
To The Almighty
Throaty encomiums
Trumpeted forth,
Beer drinking and
Dancing all night long
Whilst fire-works
The dark sky lighted.
In a blaze of glory,
The twentieth edition
Of Africa’s football tournament
At an end,
Its coveted trophy
To Nigeria twice already
Destined, again,
This time around, went.
An experienced national coach,
Against the run of play,
Thanks to his belief
In local lads,
Who, hungry for victory,
Their country made proud,
European scouts,
In droves, these
Talented African players
In numbers, now
With confidence
Snap up.
Lagos, June 14, 2013
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