Tobi Amusan Calls Out Athletics Federation Over Poor Treatment
Nigerian world champion and record holder, Tobi Amusan, has openly criticized the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for what she describes as years of poor treatment towards athletes.
Amusan pointed out the sharp difference between how other countries prepare their athletes and what Nigerian athletes receive. According to her, while foreign teams arrive with full, high-quality kits and equipment, Nigerian athletes are given only a few items—often of low quality—and packed in nylon bags instead of proper travel luggage.
She also noted that important gear such as long sleeves and singlets are usually missing from the kits, leaving athletes no choice but to rely on their personal clothing.
Amusan further expressed disappointment over what she called unprofessional conduct and poor organization within the federation. She warned that this kind of treatment is one of the reasons many Nigerian athletes consider changing their nationality to represent other countries.
Highlighting that this has been a repeated problem, Amusan said, “Every year, that’s how we collect it.”
Her strong call for change comes just ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she is expected to lead Team Nigeria.
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