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AFN Presido, Tonobok Open Door for Ofili Return After Switch to Turkiye Jam Rock

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AFN President Tonobok Okowa say like dis Favour Ofili still get chance to represent Nigeria after World Athletics reject her move to switch nationality to Turkey.

Di decision hapun for World Athletics headquarters when dem review di application wey Turkey Athletics Federation submit, and dem finally turn am down for 2026 after checking all the details.

Ofili bin apply for di switch around May 2025 because she no dey satisfied with how Nigerian athletics officials dey manage her career, naim be di main reason she wan bin change country.

 

Di rejection come as part of Turkey recruitment plan for athletes ahead of Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, and World Athletics use dia rules and review process block the transfer.

Written by: Ridwan Agbomeji

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