“From how many appearances does an athlete qualify for an eternal life of nannying? Why should they receive such care above other citizens? … If care is not taken, we would have calls for posthumous care.” Mr. Taribo West (not going to call him a pastor) is the latest ex-athlete to wail about the “abandonment” of ex-internationals by government and sports authorities. His words came at the burial of his former teammate, Peter Rufai. Every few months, the country is treated to the familiar cry that the nation…
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