By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye 16.5.2026
Nigerian sprinter Ashe Favour came to the Confederation of African Athletics senior championships in Accra, Ghana with the aim of helping Nigeria win medals.
But so far the men’s 4x100m relay silver is all Ashe Favour has delivered.
Speaking after Friday’s 4x100m finals Ashe Favour who loves to be called “Nigerian Nightmare” admitted that he is not in the kind of form he wants to be.
“The last year and a half has been rough for me, so I’m using this year to get back on my feet and show the entire world why I’m called the Nigerian nightmare,” he said.
With the Commonwealth Games now in sharp focus, Ashe said his attention is firmly on discipline, consistency and making the most of his God-given ability.
“The Commonwealth Games is the big goal for me this year. I want to be disciplined, I want to take my career seriously, I want to fully harness my talent,” he added.
He noted that winning silver in Accra Ghana was a good start to reviving his track career.
“Firstly, I want to give thanks to God Almighty for the win. We wanted gold, but I’m happy we made it to the podium,” Ashe said. “There are a few rooms for improvement. We could have gotten the gold. The last baton exchange was a bit shaky.”
For Ashe, the medal is more than just a metal, it represents a comeback after what he described as a difficult 18 months, one he believes has now become fuel for a renewed push.