Heartbreak as highly rated Nigerian coach dumps the country for Ethiopia

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- International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) certified coach, Tony Asuquo, has dumped Nigeria for an Ethiopian club

- He said that the Nigerian Gymnastic federation does not respect his level of experience

- Asuquo however decline to mention the name of his new employers

International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) certified coach, Tony Asuquo, on Wednesday March 7, said in Abuja that he has joined an Ethiopian club because he was sure his country Nigeria does not respect him.

Asuquo, who is on a six-month deal contract with an Ethiopian gymnastics club, speaking further about his move to the east African country.

Gymnastics coach Asuquo plans leaving Nigeria for Ethiopia, says Nigerian officials don't respect him

He said: “I am not comfortable with events happening in the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) where I am a board member,’’

The aesthetics and aerobic gymnastics expert said he had just finished the medical session with the club and would be on a six-month renewable contract from August this year.

Speaking further Asuquo said: “It is just a pity that my efforts and wealth of experience are not appreciated in Nigeria, but I prefer to work for Nigeria.’

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Though he did not disclose the name of his new club“owing to personal reasons.’’

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