What shame of stranded athletes in Nigeria tells about continent

Kenyan athletes resting at an airport in Lagos after organizers failed to get them accommodation. [Photo: Courtesy]

The chaotic approach to organizing sporting events in Africa reached epic proportions in Asaba, Nigeria, this week where the 21st edition of the Senior Africa Athletics Championship is taking place.

For a country with the largest economy in Sub-Sahara Africa, with a $394.8 billion Gross Domestic Product (2017) to fail a fairly small logistical test is a strong indictment of leadership in Africa.