In order to examine the unfolding disgrace in Nigeria’s athletics space, it is important to establish the facts. In May 2017, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) transferred the sum of $150,000 to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) as payment of the annual grant due to all member federations. With the approval of the Sports Ministry, the money was promptly appropriated for purposes which, to this day, remain unclear. Fast forward to the present day, and the global athletics body has understandably run out of patience. All over the world, the mental association of Nigeria with financial rascality is not a new one.

Source: The Guardian May 24, 2019 04:52 UTC