Categories: PHOTOSPEAKS

We Didn’t Eat for 3 Days – Nigerian Athletes At Rio Olympics (Video)

The attitude of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration towards sports has been called to question following the lackluster handling of the preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics competition in Brazil.

The participating Nigerian athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympics have bitterly lamented on the poor funding on the part of the government.

The under-23 football team/dream team where stranded at the camp in the United States of America and had to arrive without appropriate warm-up exercise some hours to the Japan match which they won by 5 goals to 4.

Some athletes who are to represent Nigeria in track and field events at the Olympics have also been begging for financial support. They launched a GoFundme account to raise money from the public.

In the video below, most of the athletes complained bitterly of lack of food in the camp which is an anomaly in sports considering the demand of physical energy.

Watch the video when you continue…

Kanyi Okeke

Kanyi is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of KanyiDaily.com. When she's not serving DAILY delicious scoops on Entertainment and news, you can find her reading a book by the beach. Keep up with Kanyi on Instagram and Twitter or through her email Kanyi@KanyiDaily.com

Recent Posts

2face Meets Defence Minister To Discuss ‘Using Music To Tackle Youth Violence’

Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly 2face, visited the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, to…

4 hours ago

20 People Killed As Bandits Attack Security Patrol In Plateau

At least 20 security operatives and local vigilantes were reportedly killed after armed bandits attacked…

5 hours ago

“You’re All Fools” – Rapper 2shotz Slams Igbos Supporting Tinubu’s Government

Nigerian rapper 2Shotz has spoken against Igbo people who are supporting the current Bola Tinubu…

5 hours ago

Supporting Peter Obi Over Tinubu Was A ‘Careless Mistake’ – Cubana Chief Priest

Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has urged Igbo people to support President Bola Tinubu in…

8 hours ago

Former Super Eagles Midfielder Henry Nwosu Dies At 62

Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwos has died at the age of 62. The news…

9 hours ago

Henry Nwosu, Ex Super Eagles Star And Youngest Member of Nigeria’s 1980 AFCON Squad Dead

Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has died after a prolonged illness. Nwosu, who had…

9 hours ago