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His transfer request was also granted by the British Fencing with a waiver of the usual three-year non-compete period.

“On behalf of British Fencing, I write to confirm that British Fencing has no objection to the athlete (Folayemi Akinyosoye) changing their FIE nationality and that we waive any non-compete period,” British Fencing CEO Georgina Usher wrote in an acceptance letter dated August 1, 2024.

The 20-year-old expressed his excitement about the switch, particularly about Nigeria’s prospect of competing at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

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“I would like to represent Nigeria because of my personal connections to Nigeria, where my family roots originate, so there is a desire to contribute to the development of the sport, which is in its early stages in Nigeria. I also hope that representing Nigeria might provide a unique platform to promote Sabre Fencing and inspire other young Nigerians to take an interest in the sport,” Akinyosoye said via Nigeria Fencing Media.

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