September 09, 2007

CHAMPIONS AGAIN!!!

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Nigeria Golden Eaglets did is again!

For the 3rd time in the history of the Fifa U-17 World Cup, Nigeria conquered the world. BUT not after a heart-stopping 120 minutes of play and then the dreaded penalty shootout. I swear, I must have died three time during the game.

One thing that impressed me as much as their total dominance of the entire competition, their impressive skills and poise, is the unity among these boys.

Each time they scored a goal at the tournament, they ALL ran to the corner flag,on their knees, and thanked Allah. In the same breath, they also sang praises to God, Jesus and Mary. These youngsters accommodated their differences and used it as a source for unity - That, became their strength.

I can't recall the last time I saw so much commitment and dedication from Nigerian players. They did well and now the Nigeria FA and government owe them a lot.

Ghana also displayed such qualities as well. Unfortunately, they left the competition empty handed. I do know one thing is for sure, both Ghana and Nigeria will be teams to beat around the world if their performance at the '07 U-17 Fifa tourney is anything to go by.

I do hope the our FA will keep these young lads together for as long as it takes. They play well together and they know each other. This will be the basis for the future Super Eagles - A few prospects for the senior team, I see.

They are young and talented. Although one of my Argentine buddies cried foul after the game. He claimed that African players are over-aged. I wondered if this fool had seen the players from his country, they all play in top-flight Argentine leagues. The Colombians looked like professional wrestlers; the freaking Germans are liked World War II veterans for God's sake... and the Asians? Get out of here. Filled with rage and the urge to smack the stupidity out of this fool, I swung at him but he was beyond my reach. As I retrieved my hand, my I grabbed a bottle of Bud Light and shouted at the top of my lungs so that everyone at the bar would stop -

BRAVO EAGLETS! VIVA AFRICA!! WORLD CUP 2010, HERE WE COME!!!

At that moment, I could see the blood shoot straight to their faces...LOL!

Home Again!

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So I took a long one this time around. Actually, I was deployed on a military assignment to Gunatanamo Bay, Cuba for the last two years. Now that its all said and done, I won't quite say that I am EXTREMELY happy to be back to civilization. I actually had mad fun while I was out there. However, I do know that I have missed u all.

Life from a different perspective is always necessary in order to one to gauge his or her stance in life. One becomes more appreciative of other people and their cultures. And somewhere in the puzzle, given your experience(s), you are able to find your niche - where u fit in perfectly in the big picture.

I have learned a lot over the past few years. I have also missed all of you whom I blogged with and then disappeared into thin air. I have made friends and I have lost some. However, I have become more aware of the past as I have read endlessly, your exciting daily accounts on your blog pages. In the past, when I have gone on a similar hiatus, I have thanked some bloggers, and told them how I have missed them. This time around, I dare not make the same mistake because I am, in so many ways, connected to all of you out their whom I have immersed myself your blogs.

So it will be only right for me to acknowledge all of you and tell you how much I missed you guys. I can't wait for the break of dawn so that I can read your stories and then I will share mine.

IN FACT, I HAVE ONE LONG JUICY ONE COMING! STAY TUNED...

What a week!

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Okay I must admit, no matte how I try, I just can’t find a way not to blog about everyday nonsense that goes on in Nigeria. Giving the way things are going in that counrty, one has to be pessimistic. I’m even considering a career as a columnist on Nigerian affairs. Sooooo, lets check out the madness of the past week.

Atiku moves out of Aso Rock:
According to Nigerian Vanguard online, our honorable Vice President, Atiku, has moved out of Aso Rock just a week from his anticipated announcement to run for presidency.
Errr oga Atiku, the last time I checked, you are still under the mandate of 120 million people who apparently voted you and your boss into power. As far as I’m concerned, you still owe us your services until 2007. Whatever personal predicament you have with OBJ, you should shut the hell up, suck it up and serve the people whom you so hungrily want to rule as a president. Whatever happened to the EFCC’s indictment on this ass hole? Where is the Senate when you need them to impeach these guys and put real people who would serve Nigeria well. My bad! This is Nigeria we are talking about. The political system sucks ass.

IBB faces revolt in the wake of his intention to run for presidency:
Did you hear? Did you hear that the situation in Nigeria is so desperate that no one can do anything about it? So in his infinite intellect, our one time hero, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.) a.k.a IBB, a.k.a Maradonna wants to come to our rescue again.
Haba Diego Maradonna! Easy now. My take on this one is that this guy is asking for the bullet that is long over due for him. For ten years you ruled Nigeria. Are you telling me that ten mother fucking years weren’t enough for you to put Nigeria at the crest on economic prosperity? The problem with people like IBB is that they think that Nigerians are mere moppets they can use to their advantage. Things don change my brother. You better chill with your billions or you might pay the ultimate price. Nigerians ain’t fools, you know.

Alameseya’s update
Now this kinda hits home because his daughter and I were schoolmates. The latest on his case is that he has been indicted on 18 counts. His health is failing and things aren’t looking to good for the guy. So let’s pray for him, really guys, yes I’m saying let’s pray for his health.
On the indictments, lets see what happens. Right now I do not know what they are and I doubt if the general public knows either. I wonder if there are laws against bribery and corruption in Nigeria. If so when are they planning to us them?

On a lighter note!
This is a great finale to this blog. All hail our Super Falcon’s for lifting the African nation’s cup trophy for an unprecedented 5th time. Last week, OBJ splashed each player with $8,000 each. That gesture is great for our football; great for our sports.

Finally!

Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo

Vanguard again reported that Obasanjo has declared that he will enroll in college after his presidency to lead by example in showing Nigerians that it is never too late to learn. My fellow Nigerians, just seat back, close your eyes and imagine OBJ in a government class. IF he’s awake by the end of the class, I wonder what he’ll say if he was told by his instructor that he’ll have to pay some money in order to pass his class.
Gees, it took this ass wipe more than seven years to figure out that he’s as dumb as a rock. I give you that OBJ. I give you credit for realizing that you need some knowledge in your thick skull. It really takes a man to admit that. By the way, it’s too late for you bro. I don’t think Nigerians have any problems whatsoever to pursue academic education. I think OBJ has failed to realize that he has to establish good educational facilities, infrastructure and system in that country. By doing so, he’ll be able to counter private institutions that have hijacked Nigeria’s educational system. Their services can only be afforded by the rich depriving the less fortunate.

Of course OBJ, you are an ass wipe and I doubt you care!

More bday pix

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Jordan, me, and Victoria

Lee and I

Bigup to Brooks tha Jamican Mafia..LOL!

At this point Laura was drunk as hell and the party is yet to start

Another Milestone

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So last weekend was my birthday. Would you believe it, I’m creeping closer and closer to hitting the big Three - 0.…damn! Tired as hell from the long day at the shooting range, all I wanted to do was to chill in my room and sleep. Fuck that party! But my phone won’t stop ringing. Peeps were hitting me up to send their love, wishing me a wonderful Bday. It was 8 p.m and I was about to hit the sack for good and then home girl Ivey calls. Hey birthday boy, what u’ doing?
Nuttin’ just chillin’
Boy are u crazy? Look imam bout to revoke your African American license if you don’t come to your bday party.
Damn I forgot all about that
Uh huh..you probably gat a booty call tonight and that’s why u dissin’ ur peeps. Get your African ass over here right now.

Yo, Ivey is crazy I was’t gonna get on her bad side that night so I jumped into the shower again, and gat ready for the party. Boy it was off tha hook. We all went buckwild.

Anyway, I thank God for yet another year. Life is a journey and I eternally grateful to God for making it thus far.

It was a mad fun weekend. Tha fellas over at the radio station gave a lil shoutout on air. The club was crazy. Grey Goose was flowing like water and the after-party is legendary. Homeboy Lee was in town to see his girl friend who gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. So that was another excuse for drinking..LOL!

Come Monday, hung over, feeling like ten thousand soildeirs marching in my head. I was asked to report to the shooting range again for my tactical training. Arrr! I have to leave my desk. The air conditioned office and out to the hot Cuban sun.