World Athletics Championship: I'm Going There To Win - Ofili

World Athletics Championship: I'm Going There To Win - Ofili

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's track sensation Favour Ofili has confirmed that she's going to the upcoming 2022 World Athletics Championship to Win and nothing more, BSNsports.com.ng reports.

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) released a list of 22 athletes that will represent the country in Eugene, Oregon in the United States and Ofili was among.

The 19-year-old broke the U.S. collegiate record in the 200m in April, running to a 21.96, a Nigerian record and the second-fastest ever by an African. 

"My mandate is to go there and win regardless of what happens. Run each heat, semi-finals fast and advance. Once you get to the finals anything can happen. I am going there to win," she said.

Ofili is listed amongst the top five fastest Africans ever in the 200m, a list headed by Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma, who will miss the championship due to injury.