@punchnewspapers: From Olympic Torchbearer to Bricklayer: Painful Story of Nigeria's Forgotten Sports Hero Rashidi Oshoba, Nigeria’s first Olympic torchbearer, has opened up about the financial struggles that have forced him into bricklaying years after representing the country on the global stage. The former sports icon also debunked rumours of his death, saying he is alive but battling hardship as he struggles to make ends meet. Oshoba lamented that he is yet to receive royalties and entitlements he believes are due to him despite previous assurances that the matter would be addressed. He is now appealing for support and recognition, saying his current situation does not reflect the sacrifices he made in service to Nigerian sports. #RashidiOshoba #NigerianSports #OlympicTorchbearer #HumanInterest Watch full video on youtube https://youtu.be/kGD4lvoLdXc?si=do_-w8kHKD413Ly1

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