Track star Favour Ofili has announced her decision to represent Turkey, ending her years of competing for Nigeria.
The 200-meter Olympic finalist shared the news on X, citing negligence by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) during the Tokyo and Paris Olympics as a key reason for her switch.
Ofili, who has won six gold, two silver, and two bronze medals in championship meets, said that her decision was not financially motivated but came from the heart.
Ofili is the only Nigerian woman to run under 22 seconds in the 200m, holding the national record with a lifetime best of 21.96s.
She said: “Wrapping up my 2025 season has been a whirlwind of new experiences and big decisions. Racing back to back across amazing cities and learning from the best has been incredible. As some of you have heard, I’m also starting a new chapter representing turkey.
“I am proud to have represented Nigeria for many years in a highly successful way! Having won six gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze medals in championship meets and a 200 meter Olympic finalist while experiencing the biggest disappointment from AFN and NOC for their negligence towards me in two Olympic ( Tokyo/Paris) I have made this decision.
“While that means sitting out this year’s championship in Tokyo, this change comes from the heart, not from financial motives. I’m truly grateful to have discovered a new home in Turkey. I’m excited for what’s ahead and grateful for all the support I got from my coach, agent, sponsor #addidas and my loved ones during this difficult time.”
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