Again, badminton stakeholders knock Orbih over federation’s ill fortunes

It is not yet uhuru in the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) as the Nigeria Badminton Stakeholders Forums which comprises of ex-players, coaches have accused the leadership of the federation led by the its former president, Francis Orbih of jeopardizing the careers of players. In a press conference, the forum led by a former national […]

It is not yet uhuru in the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) as the Nigeria Badminton Stakeholders Forums which comprises of ex-players, coaches have accused the leadership of the federation led by the its former president, Francis Orbih of jeopardizing the careers of players.

In a press conference, the forum led by a former national team coach, Danjuma Mataucha said players are not given equal opportunity to be invited to the national camp while alleging that there is no plan by the federation to groom younger players to succeed the aging ones.

“The way the national team is been managed is a big concern to all stakeholders, players are not given equal opportunity to be invited to the national camp, or players are been selected without trials and this does not help our team.

“From 1976 till 2014, we were ranked number one in Africa but today we are nowhere to be found. After this set of players leave the stage, there will be no one to take over from them and that is our major concern,” he said.

“The current board has made Nigerians to forget that there was a time that we were the best in Africa. All hands must be on the deck to bring back this game and develop it. The athletes and officials are not happy. During our time, we have so many competitions to expose the players and get them ready for international competitions,” he said.