Day Godwin Odiye a member of the then Nigeria Green Eagles which was later rechristened as Super Eagles of Nigeria scored a killer own goal, the goal that stopped Nigeria from what would have been her first world cup appearance words failed the radio commentator. All that the ace commentator, Ernest Okonkwo now late could muster for his announcement of the goal was a three words statement; " Eagle killed Eagle" Rather than saying the familiar "It's a goal" Ernest was repeatedly saying "Eagle killed Eagle". It was one the saddest day in history of soccer for Nigeria.
Eagle killed Eagle...a Nigerian defender scored against his own goalkeeper and hope of the country to debute in the world cup was dashed.
Yoruba killed Yoruba.
Sunday Igboho now arrested/ kidnapped probably a toddler at that time Odiye scored the lone historical goal against his country had been Judased by his own kinsman. Yes, Igboho, according to reports was on his way to Germany en route Cotonou but in a manner reminisce to the story of Jesus and Judas in the Bible one of his kinsmen, a Yoruba like him and one those Igboho was fighting for gave him up to security agents at the airport.
Yoruba...., according to Late Gbenga Adeboye is; oruko nla ti roni.
Gbenga went further to sing in one of his albums.....
"Ab'e o roju aye?
Abi e roju ile?
E o reni a gboju okun le?
Abi e r'apani ma yo ida..
Yorubaaaa naa ni o......
By Akin Adeyi
Akoni Oodua Ayeniromo
20/7/2021
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