By chinedumiwomen


the systematic neglect of women in sports in Nigeria is being underappreciated. Unarguably, we need to a believe that the resounding success of Nigeria's sports should be attributed to women. Women have made a tremendous impact and progress to Nigeria's sporting success. What we are trying to emphasize is that, the key to Nigeria's success in sports are the women. We ask why are the women in sports in Nigeria not appreciated like their male counterparts. God did not create women as an afterthought. Then, why does our society consider as an afterthought? Women have brought progress to Nigeria's sports. These women's welfare is not taken into consideration. They are not being paid by sports authorities. This is unfair.

The likes of Mary Onyali , who dominated African sprints from 1987 to 2003, and was a two- time Olympic Bronze medallist Falilat Ogunkoya, who became synonymous with the 400m event and Chioma Ajunlva, who is an unforgettable member of the super Falcon's team to the 1991 World cup , how about Asisat Oshaola has been recognized as Africa's best player by CAF and disnow the highest- paid women's player on the continent. How about Nigeria female Bantamweight Champion, Heken '' Iron Lady'' Joseph. How about the first Nigeria female Olympic boxer, Edit Agu Ogoke.

We are calling on government, corporate bodies, private sectors, financial institutions; etc should take women's sports seriously. The culture of neglecting women in sports has dangerous consequences. These women have sacrificed a lot for their country but end up unappreciated. If you look at it today, we are losing our female athletes to other nation

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