The fastest man in Africa Ferdinand Omanyala has failed to board the Kenyan team’s flight to the US on July 12 at midnight for the 2022 World Championships
According to media reports, Omanyala identified visa delays as the biggest obstacle impeding his chances of winning the gold medal for Kenya at the international competition.
The US Embassy, according to the African record holder, said it will contact him in due course but had not provided precise information on the visa issue.
On Friday, July 15, Omanyala is scheduled to race in the 100m division in Oregon, United States.
“After the State House visit on Tuesday, July 12, we thought all plans were put in place but unfortunately my travel documents had an issue. The Embassy is yet to communicate despite the fact that the race is in two days. I hope they will fix it soon,” he told the media.
The athlete mentioned that he had spoken with Ambassador Amina Mohamed, the Sports Cabinet Secretary, who had pledged to investigate further.
“It seems the Embassy is not too pleased when we keep making calls but I’m hoping they will sort the issue. Before then, I will keep training,” Omanyala said.
