LIFE LESSONS FROM AFCON 2023 !

 ✍️ Despite losing two out of three group matches, Ivory Coast remarkably advanced to the final by seizing a second chance with utmost seriousness. The lesson here is clear: never underestimate the opportunities life presents. Refuse to give up on yourself!

✍️ Ivory Coast suffered a 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea but rebounded to reach the final, while Equatorial Guinea faced elimination. This serves as a reminder not to write off anyone, as winning today doesn't guarantee superiority. Avoid looking down on those you may have defeated yesterday!

✍️ In a strategic move, Ivory Coast rallied support for Morocco to defeat Zambia and secure their qualification. This tale cautions against blindly trusting those who applaud and support you, as some may only be using your success for personal gain. Morocco, after aiding Ivory Coast, departed without benefitting themselves. Guard against being used for gains that don't align with your interests.

✍️ Despite a South African goalkeeper's impressive feat of stopping 4 penalties against Cape Verde, overconfidence led to their downfall against Nigeria. In the subsequent match, the Nigerian goalkeeper emerged victorious, stopping 2 penalties and earning the Man of the Match title. This serves as a reminder not to be excessively confident in oneself.

✍️ Nigeria experienced a disallowed second goal due to an earlier foul in the build-up, resulting in South Africa being awarded a penalty. This twist of fate illustrates that in moments of perceived loss, redemption can occur, turning ashes into beauty.

✍️ Senegal, undefeated in the group stage, faced elimination when they played against Ivory Coast, a team that had previously lost two matches. This underscores that the true challenges may not always align with initial expectations.

✍️ Despite facing intense defensive efforts and having four goals disallowed, Osimhen's overshadowed adversary, Ademola Lookman, remained unnoticed. This serves as a reminder that your real adversaries may not be who you initially perceive them to be.

✍️ Kelechi Iheanacho, absent from the previous five matches, emerged as the hero in the sixth game with a late appearance. This story emphasizes that sometimes, all it takes to be a hero is one well-executed opportunity, not necessarily a multitude of attempts.

📌 Quoting Ecclesiastes 9:11, "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong... but time and chance happeneth to them all." The takeaway is that preparation meeting opportunity defines "time and chance."

👉 "Time and chance" implies preparation awaiting the right opportunity