Nigeria’s athletes who lost their way to the top

Daily Trust | 10-10-2026 05:28am |

Nigeria has produced many promising athletes who failed to fulfill their potential due to injuries, illness, poor career decisions, lack of opportunities, disciplinary issues, personal tragedy, or doping sanctions. The article highlights 15 such sports stars, including Etim Esin, who was nicknamed 'African Maradona' and played at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship.

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