'Ferdinand Omanyala needed at least six days to rest before race'

100m Africa champion Ferdinand Omanyala when he arrived in Birmingham on July 22, 2022, ahead of the Commonwealth Games. [NOCK]

The visa delay of sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala caused disappointment among his fans.

When news broke that Africa's fastest man might miss the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon due to the delay, there was an outpouring of support and pressure toward relevant authorities to ensure he makes it on time and wins.