1. And the day came Even the day of the Lord, this Sunday 2. That d adversary of Nigeria, these Ivorians Came threatening 3. And Stephen, the son of Keshi The commander of Nigeria Army Entreated the praying Nigerians to pray 4. And in churches and mosques On mountains and in camps Prayers were offered 5. And behold on the battle ground The army, these super eagles fought Forcing the Ivorians to retreat Even by the sharp boot of Emenike The Nigerian tomentator 6. But their champion, this Goliath called Drogba A Nigerian exile known before as Adediji Adurogba Came flanked by his generals 7. Even world famous generals-Toure, Eboue, Kalou, Gervinho,.. Taking the battle to the Nigerians Drogba, Inspiring his protégé Even the unknown Tiote To level score with Nigeria 8. But the Spirit of the Lord stirred one son of Mba Even d one called Sunday, The least in the Nigerian camp 9. And thus he said to the commander Who is this uncircumcized Ivorian That he should defy the armies of the giant of Africa? 10. And he was told to sit down That even Mikel, Victor, Yobo, ….. These warriors that have done battle Even in far countries Cannot dare this Goliath, Drogba, 11. And he said to the commander For this purpose was I named Sunday, To do battle on the day of the Lord, 12. And the commander, Keshi urged him go 13. And Sunday arose and caused harvoc In the camp of the Ivorians 14. And the armies of Ivory Coast, These adversaries of Nigerian Were utterly destroyed.
Abah John Abah, Geologist/Sailor based in Lagos Nigeria
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