Nojim Maiyegun, the nation’s first Olympic Games medalist, passed away on Monday in Vienna, Austria largely forgotten by the country he once brought glory to. His death not only marks the end of an era but also underscores the disturbing trend of abandoning athletes who once elevated Nigeria on the global stage, writes PETER AKINBO
In a stark reminder of how Nigeria often neglects its sporting heroes, Nojim Maiyegun, the country’s first…
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