Shoot out prey-ers - Zambia 0-0 Nigeria (Nigeria win 5-4 on penalties)

Skipper Yobo absent for the Super Eagle
Yet partisan fans played the victory bugle

Down to ten-man they relied on Obafemi
As Nigeria reached the Cup of Nations semi

Edged through 5-4 with a flawless spotkick list
Zambia's Nyirenda was the only player to miss

Flawed attempt saved by Vincent Enyeama
One miss in ten a total screamer

Especially after hits by Chivuta and Christopher
Keeper Mweene, Katongo, Mayuka

Perfect five from Mikel, Martins, Obinna
Each a clinically green deadball master

Thus Odemwingie and Vincent Enyeama
Sealed a sizzling semi date with Ghana

25.01.10

Number 7
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