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AFN expresses joy over Amusan's return to track in 4×100 gold win

Posted : 26 June 2024

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President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, was overjoyed watching Tobiloba Amusan, the World Record Holder in women's 100m hurdles, inspire Team Nigeria's women's 4x100m Relay to win Gold at Japoma Stadium, the venue of the 23rd African Senior Athletics Championships.


Amusan was in impeccable form as she 'flew' down the track to secure Nigeria's fourth gold medal at the Championships.


The victorious quartet anchored by Tobi Amusan included Justina Eyakpobeyan, Tima Godbless, and Olayinka Olajide.


Amusan missed her 100m hurdles event due to illness.


An elated President of AFN, Chief Tonobok Okowa, said, "I was really worried upon my arrival in Douala, when I saw Amusan's condition.


"I was at the airport when I received the news. From there, I rushed to the athletes' hotel to see her.


"At that time, she was quite unwell, and I prayed fervently for divine intervention because these athletes are under my care. I am pleased that God answered our prayers."


Okowa, who is in Douala as the President of AFN and Vice President of the Confederation of African Athletics, further stated, "I was thrilled to see Tobi perform so well on the track and secure gold.


"This kind of performance can only come from an athlete who is dedicated and loyal to her country. I applaud her courage and sense of humor."


"I commend all the athletes and officials who have contributed to our success story here in Douala. Our next stop will be Paris for the Olympic Games, and I am confident that our athletes will represent us admirably," concluded Okowa.


Tobi Amusan arrived in Douala on Thursday morning with other members of the Nigerian contingent, showing no signs of illness. However, she fell ill later that evening. Medical personnel from the Sports Ministry, attached to the AFN team in Douala, advised her to rest, which she did.


She later participated in the 4x100m relay final because AFN Technical Director, Samuel Onikeku, presented a medical report on her condition, unlike Favour Ofili and Rosemary Chukwuma, who withdrew from the 100m semifinal without informing the technical committee.

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