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Tokyo 2025: Amusan to Receive HiRacer’s $20,000 Pledge, Says Okowa

Posted : 16 September 2025

The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has reiterated that kits supplier HiRacer will honor its $20,000 cash reward pledge to Tobi Amusan for winning silver at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He added that the federation remains committed to improving athlete welfare.

 

Okowa made the remarks during a meeting in Tokyo on Monday night with Amusan and the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade. He emphasized that he had no personal issues with the 100m hurdles world record holder, describing her as a valuable asset to the federation.

 

He clarified that the recent kits controversy was merely a misunderstanding, which has since been resolved, and stressed that the AFN will continue to prioritize the needs of its athletes. According to him, discussions with HiRacer have also reached an advanced stage for a more rewarding sponsorship deal.

 

“There is no problem between Tobi and the Federation. I have worked with her for more than four years. It was just a moment of misunderstanding. This new AFN board is responsive to our athletes’ needs, and we will do things differently. At the meeting, I congratulated Tobi for her great spirit in winning silver in the 100m hurdles final. It was a moment of pride for Team Nigeria,” Okowa stated.

 

Meanwhile, the AFN boss expressed gratitude to NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director-General Bukola Olopade for ensuring the timely settlement of allowances and bonuses for Team Nigeria athletes in Tokyo.

 

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