Favour Onyah considers quitting Nigeria team after Commonwealth Games snub
Nigerian sprinter Favour Onyah has voiced her frustration after being left out of the athletics squad for the Commonwealth Games despite qualifying at the national trials. She was part of the initial training camp and had recently won the national 400m title. Onyah expressed her disappointment on social media, suggesting she may stop representing Nigeria due to repeated setbacks. Other athletes and former coach Deji Aliu have also criticised the selection process.
Match highlights
- Favour Onyah was omitted from Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games squad despite qualifying at the national trials.
- She had won the women’s 400m final and was selected for the 4x400m relay team before being dropped after the Abuja camp.
- Onyah expressed her frustration on TikTok, stating she has forgiven the federation three times but will not do so again.
- She is a triple gold medallist from the 2025 CAA U-20 African Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
- Former sprinter Deji Aliu criticised the Athletics Federation of Nigeria for a lack of transparency and consistency in team selection.
