World Athletics rejects Favour Ofili’s switch to Turkey
Thursday, April 16, 2026
World Athletics has denied sprinter Favour Ofili’s request to change her national allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, joining the rejection of ten other athletes’ applications. As a result, Ofili will continue to compete for Nigeria, preserving her role in the country’s track and field program.
World Athletics has ruled against Favour Ofili’s attempt to switch her national allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, rejecting her application alongside those of 10 other foreign athletes. The post World Athletics rejects Favour Ofili’s switch to Turkey appeared first on Vanguard News.