Nigerian Sprinter, Favour Ofili Set to Represent Turkey

Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili set to represent Turkey

Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, has submitted a request to switch international allegiance to Turkey. Ofili has decided to dump her country of birth

Nigerian sprinter, Ofili, switches allegiance to Turkey

Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili 'files application' to switch ...

Favour Ofili reportedly switches allegiance to Turkey amid discontent with Nigerian Federation

In Ofili’s case, if she and the Turkish federation can convincingly argue that her move was prompted by federation failures beyond her control, she could be eligible for a waiver.

Favour Ofili Risks 3-Year Ban After Switching from Nigeria to Turkey

Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili may find herself sidelined from global athletics for up to three years after reportedly opting to switch national allegiance to Turkey. The 21-year-old, born in Delta State, has long been one of Nigeria’s brightest prospects on the track. But after years of representing the green and white, reports now suggest … The post Favour Ofili Risks 3-Year Ban After Switching from Nigeria to Turkey appeared first on Busin…

AFN President Describes Favour Ofili as 'Difficult to Deal With' After Allegiance Switch

ABUJA, Nigeria — Tonobok Okowa, President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has said 22-year-old sprint star Favour Ofili is “old enough to decide what’s best for her” amid widespread reports that the athlete is seeking to switch allegiance to another country, reportedly Turkey. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, social media reports claimed that Ofili, who holds the 150-metre world record, has written to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) to…