Howdy, readers, got a passion in sport? Assuming that you love athletics then you must have heard the name Favour Ofili floating around. It is a story of an inspirational and unbelievably fast young track and field athlete based out of Nigeria. She sets records to arrive on an international stage representing her country Nigeria, Favour is a name you do not want to forget. This article is going to explore her life, accomplishments, net worth, family background and many others in detail. Besides, we will also shed light on other Nigerian track athletes such as Favour Ashe, Rosemary Chukwuma, Tobi Amusan, and Tima Godbless. Well, sit down and hold on to your seatbelts because we are going to sprint through that of Favour Ofili.
Who is Favour Ofili?
Favour Chukwuka Ofili is a Nigerian sprinter in the track and field who was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on December 31, 2002. She is also known to be the fastest athlete (explosive speed) in 100m, 200m and 400m races and she has in the process become one of the brightest athletic talents of Nigeria. She started at Delta State where her interest to run was aroused by her then high school coach Anne Otutu. She started competing on the international scale at only 16 years old, and in 2022, she came to break the record in Nigeria: She became the first woman to break the barrier of 22 seconds in the history of Nigerian running in the 200m. This is a game-changer, really.
Favour is not exactly in the story of speed but courage, determination and getting through the tough times. Nevertheless, she has worked through the administrative issues involving Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and has attained medals and a number of records. We can deconstruct her amazing story.
The accomplishments of Favour Ofili
Beating Records and Acquiring Medals
The career of Favour is full of shocking moments. Some of her outstanding achievements were as follows:
- 2019 African Games: Second place at the 400m and First place at the 4x400m relay.
- 2019 African U18/U20 Championships: in the 200m and 400m won a gold award, and was awarded as Female Athlete of the Meet.
- 2021 World U20 Championships: 3rd in the 200m, 1st in the 4x400m and 3rd in the 4x100m relay.
- Commonwealth Games 2022: Silver medal in the 200m, gold in the 4 x 100m with Tobi Amusan, Rosemary Chukwuma and Grace Nwokocha.
- 2022 NCAA Collegiate Performance: Ran a scorching 21.96s over 200m set a Nigerian and African record (subsequently broken).
- 2024 Paris Olympics: It was her Olympics debut, where she placed 6th in the 200m final but did not compete in the 100m even though the AFN did not enroll her there.
- 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games: Broke the world record in the 150m event among the women by beating a record of 15.85s.
Her personal Bests are:
- 100m 10.93s (2022)
- 200m: 21.96 (2022, Nigerian record)
- 400m 51.49 (2021)
The world Record is 150m
Favour grabbed the headlines in May 2025 when she broke the women world 150m record in the Adidas Atlanta City Games. Her performance of 15.85s made her one of the sprinting forces in the world, beating the former record set by Shaunae Miller. This milestone made her look like the equal of the queen of hurdling in Nigeria, Tobi Amusan, who is known to be a record book rewriter.
The Net Worth Of Favour Ofili
Curious about how much this sprinting star is valued? Estimation of net worth Favour Ofili Since 2025, the estimated net worth of Favour Ofili is approximately 100,000-200,000. This information is based on her income as prize money, endorsements, and her professional deal with Adidas which she signed when she finished her education with Louisiana State University (LSU) in the year 2023. Even though this is a humble figure in view of international athletic superstars, it is remarkable at the age of 22, when a person only starts her career.
Her net worth will only increase because she is going to maintain her dominance in the track and acquire more sponsorships. To put this into perspective, the net worths of the best Nigerian athletes such as Tobi Amusan are between 1-2 million dollars, as they have a longer career and larger endorsement deals. The career path of Favour is an indication that she is heading towards the same heights.
Family background and parents of Favour Ofili
What are the Parents of Favour Ofili?
Not much is known about the parents of Favour Ofili as the athlete does not want to concentrate on her personal stories. Favour is a product of a supportive family (even though she was born in Port Harcourt) who were behind her education and sporting ambitions. She received a great influence by her parents who concerned much about having a balanced life by making her do both academics and sports activities. Although particular names or career cannot be described, their impact is evident in how they instilled discipline and humility to Favour.
Origin state: Delta state
The state of origin of Favour is Delta State, Nigeria, the region, which produces talented athletes. She was raised in Delta city where she studied in primary and secondary schools later on relocated to United States on a scholarships programme to LSU. Her heritage is connected to that of Delta origins of which she is proud of and represents her culture in the international arena.
What is Ofili?
Ofili is an Igbo surname, prevalent in southeast Nigeria particularly in the Delta State. Names are usually profound in Igbo culture. It should be noted that the meaning of the word Ofili may differ at the very time, however, it is always connected to prosperity, success, or blessing. The performances of Favour definitely do deserve this title, as she has proved to be the blessing of Nigerian athletics!
Nigerian Athletics: Marking The Rising stars
Favour is not the only Nigerian to stir up some waves in track and field. Her team mates and contemporaries who are shining bright like her are as follows.
Favour Ashe
Favour Ashe is a Nigerian Sprint Sport and run specialist with 100m and 200m. He also attended the LSU, where he raced a 9.94s 100m personal best (2022), similarly to Ofili. He has eased into the radar as one of the best male sprinter in Nigeria in NCAA meets. The success of Ashe and Ofili is such that they both take centre stage regularly and they represent the strength of Nigeria in terms of sprinting talent.
Rosemary Chukwuma
Rosemary Chukwuma is another sprinting dynamo who paired with Ofili, Amusan, and Nwokocha to claim the gold in the 4x100m relay disciplines of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She achieved a personal best of 11.05s on the 100m and 22.58s on the 200m at the Texas Tech University. Her blazing scorching runs and records in schools have made her an important contributor in relay wins of Nigeria.
Tobi Amusan
Tobi Amusan is a world record breaking 100m hurdles holder (12.12s, 2022) and the hurdling queen of Nigeria. She is a two-time Olympian who acts as a role model to the newly emerging athletes like Ofili. Amusan was the leader in the 4x100m Event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which is instrumental to Nigeria winning a gold medal. She is worth $1.5 million, which shows her stardom internationally.
Tima Godbless
Tima Godbless is a young Nigerian sprinter who is versatile as a 100m, 200m and relay athlete. She is young in her career, but she has given indications of talent in junior championships and has been likened to Ofili due to her speed and potential. Watch her–she is coming up!
Challenges and Controversies
The journey of Favour is not exactly smooth. She was absent in Tokyo Olympics in 2021 as a result of AFN failing to adhere to drug-testing requirements in 10 athletes. This is after an AFN error saw her fail to be registered to run the 100m in the Paris Olympics in 2024, a move that infuriated fans. These failures gave way to June 2025 reports that Favour changed his allegiance and joined Turkey citing annoyance with the AFN. But this is a controversial move as Nigeria will lose the star athlete through administrative inefficiency.
All these hardships aside, Favour turns out to be quite resilient. Her disappointments are redirected as a way of getting inspired as she showed in her Olympic debut final in the 200m and her 150m world record.
The Inspiration of Why Favour Ofili Nigeria
The story of Favour appeals to Nigerians as Favour is someone who attains hope and optimism. The example of how she has conquered barriers as a small-town girl in Delta State to become a global sprinting star proves that talent, hard work and prayer can conquer barriers. She is an example to young girls and demonstrates that dreams can be achieved even in an unfriendly system.
She relates with her humility and discipline too. During interviews, she gives credit to her coaches, family and faith explaining to the fans that greatness is a team work and not an individual effort.
Frequently Asked Questions Favour Ofili
How much money is Favour Ofili worth now in 2025?
The net worth of Favour Ofili is between 100 thousand dollars to 200 thousand dollars which mainly includes prize money, endorsements and the contract she received with Adidas.
What is Favour Ofili origin?
She was born at Port Harcourt Rivers State, yet her state of origin is Delta State Nigeria.
Has Favour Ofili changed to Turkey?
She reported in June 2025 to have applied to transfer allegiance to Turkey over AFN concerns, but the application was pending because of the three-year eligibility regulation of World Athletics.
What is the personal best 200m of Favour Ofili?
Her best is 21.96s, in the year 2022, the first Nigerian female athlete to go below 22 seconds.
What are the team mates of Favour Ofili in the 4-x-100m relay?
In 2022 she was rewarded with gold alongside Tobi Amusan, Rosemary Chukwuma and Grace Nwokocha.
Final Thoughts
Not only is Favour Ofili a sprinter but also a carrier of athletic future in Nigeria. Whether it is setting world records or her strength to keep on going, she has won the hearts of fans around the globe. Together with other stars such as Favour Ashe, Rosemary Chukwuma, Tobi Amusan and Tima Godbless she is showing that Nigeria is a sprinting powerhouse. One thing is obvious though as she continues to cross hurdles and pursue more medals, the star that is Favour is shining brightly.
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