Nigerian athletics is making progress, but a wave of baseless criticism according to the AFN Media directorate, risks undoing the hard work being done.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is being attacked for sending a strong team to the Lefika International Relay Championship in Botswana, a crucial competition for World Relay Championships qualification, as contained in a statement release by AFN media.
This criticism is said to be misguided and damaging. The Lefika Relays is a high-stakes event, and Nigeria needs a strong showing. The AFN has assembled a talented squad, but they need support, not negativity.
The press statement states that the attacks appear to be a calculated attempt to destabilize the AFN and undermine theAFN and NSC’s efforts. It’s selective and unfair, focusing on the AFN while other federations escape scrutiny.
Noting that this kind of criticism hurts the athletes and drives away sponsors. The NSC and AFN are working to develop sports, and they deserve support. Nigerian athletics needs unity, not division, to succeed on the global stage.
Stating that stakeholders should focus on backing athletes and giving them the support they need to succeed.
