D’Tigress assistant coach Abiola Olajuwon has decried unpaid allowances following the team’s historic Olympic performance. Nigerians expressed outrage on social media, criticizing the government's failure to compensate the team.
Abiola Olajuwon, the assistant coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has voiced her frustration over unpaid allowances following the team's historic performance at the Paris Olympics. Despite leading the team to significant achievements, Olajuwon and other members of the coaching staff have not received their due allowances, sparking widespread outrage among Nigerians.
The D’Tigress' remarkable Olympic run brought pride to the nation, but the government's failure to compensate the team has drawn sharp criticism. Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express their anger, calling out the government for its neglect and mistreatment of athletes who represent the country on the global stage.
Social media users were quick to condemn the situation, with comments highlighting the inconsistency and lack of support from the Nigerian government. One user questioned why paying people for their service is so difficult, while another lamented the government’s habit of owing athletes despite their outstanding performances. The situation has been described as a recurring issue in Nigerian sports, where athletes, particularly women, are often underfunded and undervalued despite their successes.
