Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Nigeria's table tennis sensation, Quadri Aruna, has once again decried what he described as years of neglect and poor treatment from the Nigerian government, despite his historic achievements on the world stage.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, seen by PREMIUM TIMES, Aruna detailed how, for more than 15 years, he has relied largely on private sponsors and personal sacrifices to sustain his career, with little or no support from the country he represents internationally.

Aruna, who is Africa's highest-ranked player and widely celebrated for his resilience and unique attacking style, said the neglect has not only hampered his own progress but also threatens the future of younger Nigerian talents.

The 36-year-old recalled...