“Varsities and Polys turn to hired guns as NUGA and NIPOGA games lose their shine” – an article highlighting how universities and polytechnics in Nigeria are hiring mercenaries to play in sports tournaments, leading to the loss of the Games’ integrity. The piece gives details about the history of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) and Nigerian Polytechnic Games Association (NIPOGA), including notable athletes that have come from these competitions. The article emphasizes how some of the country’s most successful athletes got their start in NUGA and NIPOGA but notes that the organizations have come under scrutiny for using hired guns instead of student-athletes.
Full story: https://punchng.com/nuga-nipoga-lose-shine-as-varsities-polys-hire-mercenaries/
