One thing I've learnt about us homo sapiens is that nothing really pleases us. We never so much appreciate the good stuff, but always remember the bad. We are frighteningly unforgiving. Greed, jealousy, and selfishness consume every molecule of our souls. Nothing satisfies us. That's why we spend eternity searching for happiness.
When Asamoah Gyan, Ghana's striker, impressively struck that first penalty right past Serbia's goalie and straight into the net to put the Black Stars on top of it's group in the first stage of world cup 2010, the whole Africa as a nation rejoiced. When he aptly dribbled past USA tight defence to score the deciding goal that took his team into the quarter final, motherland thunderously roared with pride. Asamoah became Ghana's diamond and Africa's brightest shining star. Within an instant the Black Star's golden striker had stolen more than a zillion hearts around the world. Women would drool all over their tvs whenever Asamoah was on the pitch. My crazy sister even said she would do anything to bed him:)
But on Friday, the 2nd of June, 2010, The same heroic Asamoah missed a penalty that would have taken his team into the world cup semi-finals for the very first time. Africa's heart was despairingly shattered!
In less than an instant Asamoah turned from hero to zero.
Whats wrong with us Human beings?
We seem to have forgotten that even heroes make mistakes. Yes, even Asamoah. He is after all human too.
Of course what happened on Friday was painful, but we can not change it now. And as we furiously pant and rant for the dream lost, we must also consider the fact that Asamoah did not plan to miss that penalty. We have no right, whatsoever to judge or blame him. Instead of focusing on him missing the crucial goal, we should think of how hard he worked to put his team into a place where it's never been before - the quarter final of world cup.
Sometimes things just go wrong and there is no explanation.
Really and truly, why do we forget the good that people do, but clearly remember that bad?
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