Abstract

Sport is an equalizer is not always a reality as demonstrated by persistent gender inequality in Nigeria. Therefore, investigating gender inequalities in sports remains highly relevant. This study examined gender inequity in media coverage and welfare of national teams in line with Nigeria sports policy and Africa Union Agenda 2063. Twenty female soccer, track, and field athletes with five coaches participated in in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was employed, and results were presented in verbatim quotes. Participants reported significant pay gaps of close to 80% between male and female national team athletes and significant disparities were reported in welfare. Similar disparities were found on media coverage. Female athletes are perceived as inferior, while many quit or take other nationalities to compete at the highest level. Results show minimal progress in achieving gender equity in Nigerian sports despite the sports policy and African Union Agenda 2063. Therefore, sports governing bodies must demonstrate strong alignments between policy and practice.

摘要

正如尼日利亚持续存在的性别不平等所证明的那样，体育是一种均衡器并不总是成为现实。因此，调查体育运动中的性别不平等仍然具有高度相关性。本研究根据尼日利亚体育政策和非洲联盟 2063 年议程调查了媒体报道和国家队福利方面的性别不平等。20 名女足球、田径和田径运动员和 5 名教练参加了深入访谈。采用了主题分析，结果以逐字引用的形式呈现。参与者报告称，男女国家队运动员之间的薪酬差距接近 80%，福利方面也存在显着差异。在媒体报道中也发现了类似的差异。女运动员被视为低人一等，而许多人退出或选择其他国籍参加最高水平的比赛。