Favour Ofili
AFN president insists Ofili’s switch to Turkey was financially motivated
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has claimed that sprinter Favour Ofili’s decision to switch allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey was driven by financial motives, despite the athlete attributing it to years of administrative negligence. Speaking to reporters, Okowa confirmed that both World Athletics and Ofili had formally communicated the change […]
AFN Braces for Athlete Welfare Crisis Amid Ofili’ Allegiance Switch Saga
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it is taking proactive steps to address growing concerns over athlete welfare, in the wake of reports that sprint sensation Favour Ofili may have switched allegiance to Turkey. AFN President, Tonobok Okowa, acknowledged that while the federation has not received official confirmation from either Ofili or World Athletics, […]
Ofili, Others Await Unpaid Fees from Grand Slam Track Series
Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili and several other elite athletes are reportedly still waiting to receive appearance fees and prize money owed from the inaugural season of the Grand Slam Track (GST) series, Ireport247news has gathered. Despite participating in the high-profile meets earlier this year, multiple athletes claim they have not been paid, with outstanding […]
Nigerian Sprint Star Favour Ofili Defects to Turkey, Citing AFN Mismanagement
In a stunning blow to Nigerian athletics, sprint sensation Favour Ofili has reportedly switched her international allegiance to Turkey as of May 31, 2025, sources confirmed to IREPORT247NEWS. The 22-year-old, who captured global attention with a sixth-place finish in the 200m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, cited repeated mismanagement by the Athletics Federation of […]
Favour Ofili Breaks Women’s 150m World Record
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili made history at the Adidas Atlanta City Games, shattering the women’s 150m world record with a stunning time of 15.85 seconds (2.0 m/s tailwind). Ofili’s electrifying performance marked the first time a woman has broken the 16-second barrier in the event, eclipsing the previous record of 16.23 seconds set by Bahamas’ Shaunae […]
Ofili Shines in Grand Slam Track Debut
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a remarkable debut at the Grand Slam Track in Miami, finishing third in the women’s 100m race with a time of 10.94 seconds. The event, which featured some of the world’s top talents, offered a $100,000 top prize for each event. Ofili’s impressive performance came after she was drawn in […]
Favour Ofili injured, withdraws from $12.6m Grand Slam Track Meet
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has unfortunately withdrawn from the highly anticipated Grand Slam Track meet, scheduled to take place in Kingston, Jamaica, from April 4 to 6. The organizers announced that Ofili, along with nine other athletes, would no longer participate in the event due to injuries and unexpected circumstances. Ofili was initially confirmed to […]