Favour Ashe Dumps Nigeria for Qatar: Cites Poor Treatment and Facilities
Nigerian sprint star Favour Ashe has announced his decision to switch his international athletic allegiance from Nigeria to Qatar, marking another significant loss for Nigerian athletics amid growing concerns over athlete treatment and facilities. The 23-year-old sprinter, widely regarded as one of Nigeria's top talents in recent years, confirmed the move in recent interviews, including with The Guardian. Ashe, who holds a personal best of 9.94 seconds in the 100m (ranking him as Nigeria's seventh-fastest man in history over the distance), cited poor treatment by sports administrators, substandard training facilities, and limited opportunities as primary reasons for the change. He revealed that he has been training in Qatar for the past five months, describing it as a "new life" where he feels respected and properly supported. Ashe expressed optimism about contributing to Qatar's sprint program, particularly in building a competitive 4x100m relay team, noting the...