Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) president Tonobok Okowa has assured Nigerian athletics enthusiasts that World Record Holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is responding to treatment and she would be back in shape for the Olympics billed for between July and August in Paris, France.
Amusan, who arrived in Douala with the rest of her Nigerian teammates took ill Thursday and was unable to compete in her event on Friday at the ongoing 2024 African Senior Athletics Championships
Okowa said that there is no cause to worry about Amusan’s illness, adding that the athlete is responding to treatment and will be back in training soon ahead the Paris Olympics.
Okowa arrived in Douala on Friday evening with loads of new kits for the athletes and officials participating in the Championships. The athletes were full of joy wearing their new kits to compete at the Jakomo Stadium, today.
Meanwhile Tima Godbless and Ella Onojuvwevwo have arrived in Cameroon for the Championships contrary to reports by an online media that the duo had been ruled out.
According to the report, both athletes disappeared after the Nigerian Championships ended Tuesday in Benin City and were unreachable before the team traveled Thursday.
“We couldn’t secure enough seats in one plane, so we arranged for some of our athletes, including Tima Godbless, Ella Onojuvwevwo and Patience Okon George to join us in Douala. That is not to say the two athletes were ruled out of the championship,” Technical Director, Samuel Onikeku told AFN Media in Douala.
EUGENE, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 17: Tobi Amusan of Nigeria reacts after winning the Women's 100m Hurdles during the 2023 Prefontaine Classic and Wanda Diamond League Final at Hayward Field on September 17, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)