Controversy as Favour Ofili Excluded from Team Nigeria

Sprinter Favour Ofili has been excluded from Team Nigeria's squad for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, despite qualifying for the 100m and 200m events. Ofili's switch from Nigeria to Turkey led to her omission, with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria citing financial investment in the athlete as the reason for not releasing her.

This decision has sparked controversy, as it denies Ofili the opportunity to compete and represents a setback for Nigerian athletics. The exclusion raises questions about athlete representation and the management of track and field talents in the country.