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Favour Ofili to remain with Nigeria after World Athletics rejects Turkey switch

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) on Thursday, 16 April, confirmed that sprinter Favour Ofili will continue to compete under the Nigerian flag after World Athletics rejected her request to switch allegiance to Turkey.  The AFN announced the decision in a press statement, noting that the ruling ended months of uncertainty over the 23‑year‑old’s international future.  The global athletics authority dismissed the application after reviewing 11 nationality‑change requests from Turkey, warning...

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