THE WORLD CUP
4 years we’ve waited, 4 years we’ve hypothesized, 4 years the plot thickened and the faithful waited, the wait is about to be rewarded. The greatest football showpiece on the planet returns to us its beloved after a compulsory 4 year leave of absence.
It comes as a climax of what has been possibly the biggest week in International politics as sworn foes decided to give peace (albeit the fragile type) a chance. The wheels of the aircraft bearing the collective attention of the World has come cruising downwards on the asphalt of the world’s largest nation.
It’s Russia’s turn.
As one who has had a few editions of the tournament under his keen followership belt, it must be said that this particular World Cup has produced perhaps the least hype of all. No waving flag-esque world cup songs on heavy rotation, no real Mundial fever like is usual as the tournament approaches and to cap it all, the Opening game will be between two of the least globally watched National football teams.
It’s almost obvious we are not set to have an upgrade on the 2010 and 2014 editions.
In the midst of these downers however, I trust the game for some spark and I think you should too. Excitement is a guarantee when the world cup comes to town. Here are a few things we’re about to learn between June 14 and July 14.
Won’t be exceptional wisdom to stay too committed to supporting a National Team lest they get a boot early on in the tournament and you’re left empty like a bride stood up at the altar.
DO. NOT. SUPPORT. ENGLAND. (Beloved, let’s be serious with our lives)
Trust no animals predicting the scores of world cup games… well except it’s Nostradamus from the afterlife in the image of a Northern White Rhinoceros
Swaddle yourself in the Nigerian when our Nation plays ( Truth: I think we have an exceptional jersey but boy do I believe we stand a snowball in hell’s chance of bringing home the trophy)
There may be 99 world cup surprises but I guarantee you the winner won’t be one.
It’s still not Africa’s turn to win
Expect Russian President Vladimir Putin to pull off just about anything during the opening. Like literally ANYTHING! Anything from arriving the stage bare-chested on a White horse or toasting the crowd with a few shots of Vodka while singing the old Soviet Union marshal music for an anthem? Just expect anything from this man
Lastly,
“One thing is for sure: a World Cup without me is nothing to watch”- Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Oh shut up and go home old man!
All in all, please have an exciting World Cup tournament ahead.
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