The sustainability of sports facilities is a major challenge in Nigeria. After vast sums of money have been invested in building big sporting facilities ahead of major tournaments, some of these facilities eventually become eyesores after the event.
A key example was the 2007 U-17 World Cup, where some stadiums used for the men’s youth football game became dilapidated after the tournament.
The University of Lagos Vice-Chancellor, Folashade Ogunsola, addressed this concern. Following UNILAG’s 3-0 loss to the University of Development Studies in the men’s football final, she spoke to PREMIUM TIMES.
