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I'm Happy Although We Didn't Qualify by Tumm(m): 3:34pm On Nov 20, 2014 |
AFRICAN NATIONS CUP: NIGERIA MISS OUT AFTER DRAW. AFCON: NIGERIA OUT OF AFCON. NIGERIA FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR AFCON. Whichever way you choose to write the headline, all you are saying is 'Nigeria nor go play next African nations cup because them nor qualify'. As for me, that's the best news I have heard in recent months. I know what you are probably thinking. Yes I'm not a fan of the Super Eagles. You are right. But the reasons behind my happiness over Nigeria’s inability to qualify has nothing to do with being a fanatic. Be patient, I'd explain. After much speculations "CAF dropped Morocco as host of the football tournament on Tuesday November 11th following the nations request for postponement of the tournament in their country over Ebola fears." And to 'punish' them, they were automatically disqualified from competing altogether in the tournament. Was it a wise decision on the part of Morocco to withdraw? If you ask me, I'd say it was the best decision. Put clearly, the North Africans informed CAF that the tournament poses health and security risk to its citizens if it should hold on the earlier agreed date. And since both parties could not reach a compromise, they are no longer interested in hosting the competition. That decision was prudent and responsible. As the saying goes 'prevention is better than cure' Well CAF was strong-headed and postponing the tournament was the last thing on its mind. Thus, the floor was opened to any new host. One thing led to the other and Equatorial Guinea emerged as the replacement hosts. Meanwhile Equatorial Guinea, who originally was eliminated in the first qualifying round for having fielded an ineligible player, now regained qualification for the tournament as hosts, taking Morocco's place. They only got about 62 days to prepare for the continent's biggest football event. The consequences of that hasty decision would soon be made open. Morocco, who have superior footballing and health infrastructure than Equatorial Guinea has seen the consequences, and Equatorial Guinea shouldn't have accepted to host this Nations Cup. The Nations Cup attracts a huge crowd and we still have Ebola. While it's true that Equatorial Guinea has already held the competition (as co-host with Gabon 3 years ago) I'm concerned about its medical expertise. However, the central African nation announced yesterday that it had recruited 50 Cuban doctors to help fight Ebola. Even at that, I strongly question the capacity of the country to organize it, in the midst of the DEADLY Ebola. There are more than 50 doctors in Liberia helping to fight Ebola, the virus is still spreading. Maybe they (Equatorial Guinea) can arrange for one Doctor per spectator, then we can start from there. Left for me, the AFCON should be postponed indefinitely until there is no more Ebola. Its scary to know that one of the countries that qualified is the west African Guinea-the bedrock of Ebola. And now, back to the reason behind my joy. I know the devastating effect the spread of Ebola could have on a country. Its was not until 6 days ago that a three-month state of emergency was lifted in Liberia. The state of emergency included a 9 p.m. curfew with soldiers and police officers patrolling the streets. Communities were quarantined, including the seaside slum of West Point, home to about 75,000 people. I shudder to think such would happen to Nigeria. Even America, yes United States of America was temporally thrown into pandemonium when she recorded her first case of Ebola. Thus, the inability of Nigeria to qualify for AFCON 2015 has reduced or almost eliminated the possibility of Ebola returning to my country. At this point I wish to say congratulations to Morocco for that bold decision of putting the lives of its citizens ahead of football. I also wish those teams who qualified, the very best. I'd have to sit in front of my TV and watch. At least, Ebola can't be contacted via TV. Finally, I say a big congratulations to the Super eagles for failing to qualify. They'd never know how much good they've done for their beloved country. Meanwhile, AFCON 2015 is scheduled to hold on January 17- February 8 with the draws on December 3 2014. 1 Like |
Re: I'm Happy Although We Didn't Qualify by Soreza(m): 4:59pm On Nov 20, 2014 |
shut up and stop finding excuses for failure |
Re: I'm Happy Although We Didn't Qualify by shakrullah(m): 7:53pm On Nov 20, 2014 |
This guy is the most sensible Nigerian at d moment and he deserve to be treated nicely. Hence, I give u what I love most, my gorgeous wife. please accept 2 Likes |
Re: I'm Happy Although We Didn't Qualify by shakrullah(m): 7:55pm On Nov 20, 2014 |
Soreza:U should shut up instead 1 Like |
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