Nadia Eke Brings “Gender Struggle” to the Presidency; Calls for equal treatment for U20 Women’s team
The Black Stars Defeated Nigeria to book their place at the Qatar 2022 World Cup on Tuesday.The team has since been greeted with many congratulatory messages, including an invitation to Flagstaff House to meet the President.
President Nana AkuffoAddo when meeting the Black Stars team promised a “special package” for their valiant effort.
However, USA-based Ghanaian triple jumper Nadia Eke is not so enthusiastic about the fan fair surrounding the team and has called for a similar gesture to be extended to the women’s national team. U20 for the qualification for the World Cup.
According to her, ‘sport is not inherently male’ as she worries about the message we are sending to girls in society about their importance
Meanwhile, Nadia Eke has announced her retirement from athletes in 2021 following her fall from the 2020 Olympics.
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She was among Ghana’s brightest female athletes after winning silver at the 2014 African Championship before winning bronze at the African Games in 2015.
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Eke also won gold at the 2016 African Championship in Durban, South Africa.
