A recent revelation from Favour Ofili’s coach has sparked outrage from Nigerian fans, as many slammed the the country’s athletics bodies over her omission from the 100-metre race.
Ofili, who was denied the opportunity to compete for a medal in the 100-metre race by negligent officials despite being eligible to participate, has been one of ‘Team Nigeria’s’ shining lights in the Paris 2024 Olympics following her impressive performance in the 200-metres category, where she made it to the finals.
Despite coming in sixth in the 200-metre finals, many believe the 21-year-old had Nigeria’s best chance of clinching a medal in the 100-metres, where she was omitted.
What Favour Ofili’s coach revealed
Recent statistics revealed by her coach, Dennis Shaver have stirred controversy among fans, further intensifying the backlash over her original omission.
”Favour 10.09 split on 4×100 relay yet NOT worth Nigerian Olympic Committee to enter her in the 100 meter event!! 🙄 GEEZ!!!
”Second fastest second leg split of all teams!,” Shaver wrote on his X account.
Fans’ reactions
Fans then flooded his comment section to express disappointment, with many suggesting she would have given 100-metres Olympic champion Julien Alfred a run for her money, given her 10.02 seconds as against Alfred’s 10.72 seconds in the final.
Fans then flooded his comment section, expressing disappointment, with many asserting that the Nigerian athlete could have rivaled 100-meter Olympic champion Julien Alfred, given her incredible 10.09 split on the 4×100 relay compared to Alfred’s winning time of 10.72 seconds.
