THE KICK-OFF

Tempers are flaring,

Hearts are beating

As that defining

Moment,

All and sundry

On their feet rise

To the national anthem

Sing .

Allez les lions,

Let not the treacherous

Maneuvers

Of the Brazilians

You sway.

Your stamina like

The Iroko keep

And the reason what

Y’all in Qatar are

Remember.

Wash this shame

Away

And ostentatious smiles

On our faces

Plant

So the continent

By fireworks of victory

Be lighted.