Nigeria, June 23 -- The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it is "shocked and heartbroken" over reports that Nigerian sprint sensation, Favour Ofili, has switched her international allegiance to Turkey.

AFN President Tonobok Okowa told journalists on Sunday that the federation first heard about the development through the media, just like every other Nigerian.

"Just like every other sports-loving person in Nigeria, on the continent and beyond, I and the newly elected board read and heard her desire to change nationality from the media," Mr Okowa said. "If this is true, it is sad, disheartening and painful."

According to earlier reports by PREMIUM TIMES, Jamaican-based journalist Kayon Raynor broke the news Saturday night on his...