08/02/2024
Not long ago, Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, was the darling of fans, especially female fans. He was the sexiest player in the team. His looks, build, height, dress sense, etc, were top-notch.
Today, he is history.
Stanley Nwabali is the reigning darling of the team. Despite his looks, he is considered the sexiest and sweetest player in the team, especially among female fans. Many have started answering his wife, even though he is married.
When you excel in life, your appeal or handsomeness is no longer judged based on your physical features. Your success speaks for you.
Also the coach of the team, Jose Peseiro, who was criticized as mediocre, is now praised as "tactical and strategic". Nobody is asking for his sack anymore.
The Super Eagles team that could not qualify for the last World Cup and was seen as unimpressive and unserious when this AFCON commenced is now the darling of Nigerians. Levels don change!
Heroes are not permanent. If you are in the spotlight, maximize the opportunity, for you may be forgotten within a month.
The same people who shouted "crown him" yesterday about you may shout "crucify him" tomorrow.
Furthermore, life abhors vacuum. Nobody is irreplaceable. If you can't deliver or you are unavailable, somebody takes your place immediately, and life goes on.
Finally, people don't like excuses. If you excel, you are praised; if you flop, you are criticized.
That is life.