Nigerian Olympic Sprinter Ofili Confirms Controversial Switch to Turkiye

Nigerian Olympic sprinter Ofili confirms controversial switch to Turkiye

Olympic sprinter Favour Ofili has officially confirmed her switch of allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, citing years of frustration with officials from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).

'I’m excited for what’s ahead': Ofili officially confirms switch to Turkey

Over the years, she has represented Nigeria at several major competitions, including the Youth Olympics (2019), World Championships (2019, 2023), Commonwealth Games (2022), multiple African Championships, and the Paris 2024 Olympics.

What Favour Ofili’s Switch to Turkey Says About Nigeria’s Talent Drain

When 22-year-old sprinter Favour Ofili confirmed on Monday that she had switched allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, it was sad, but unsurprising, news. Ofili, a multiple-time medalist and Olympic finalist, is not just one of Nigeria’s finest track and field exports, she is the latest high-profile talent to leave the country after repeated clashes with […] The post What Favour Ofili’s Switch to Turkey Says About Nigeria’s Talent Drain appeared fi…

Favour Ofili Confirms Switch to Turkey, Denies Financial Motives

Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili has confirmed her switch of allegiance to Turkey, emphasizing that her decision is based on personal conviction, not financial gain.Favour Ofili, a former Nigerian track star and Olympic 200m finalist, announced her decision to represent Turkey, as shared in a statement on her Instagram. Ofili, who competed for Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics, cited negligence by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and …

Athlete Favour Ofili finally switches allegiance to Turkey

Favour Ofili, the track and field athlete, on Monday, confirmed her switch of nationality from Nigeria to Turkey.   The 22-year-old who runs 100m, 150m and 200m events announced the switch via a post on her X handle.   Reports had surfaced in July that the Port Harcourt-born athlete was set to change her nationality to the European country following long-standing feud with the country’s athletics authorities. I am proud to have represented Niger…

Favour Ofili Officially Confirms Change of Allegiance to Turkey

Olympic sprinter Favour Ofili has officially confirmed her switch of allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, ending months of speculation. According to reports first emerging in June, the Port Harcourt-born athlete was set to change nationality following long-standing frustrations with Nigeria’s athletics authorities—and she has now made it official. Sharing the news on her social media pages, Ofili reflected on what she described as “a whirlwind of …